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Cheese Lovers Tortellini
Posted: January 31
Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
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There's something endlessly romantic about cheese: perhaps it's the richness, or the creaminess, or simply the melty warmth. No matter the reason, Cheese Lovers Tortellini brings that enchanting feeling to your table. A cheesy, creamy sauce and a sharp cheese topping for cheese-filled pasta—it's cheese heaven in every bite. Cheese Lovers Tortellini is made for lovers!
Ingredients
• olive oil, for greasing
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 1/3 cup mascarpone cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves, chopped
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped
• 1 pound cheese tortellini
• 2 ounces smoked mozzarella, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup parmesan, freshly grated
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2
Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with olive oil.
Step 3
Whisk the marinara sauce, mascarpone cheese, parsley, and thyme in a large bowl until blended.
Step 4
Cook the tortellini according to the package directions until just tender, about 2 minutes.
Step 5
Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce, tossing to coat.
Step 6
Transfer the tortellini mixture to the prepared baking dish.
Step 7
Top the mixture with mozzarella and parmesan.
Step 8
Cover the baking dish and bake until the cheese melts and the sauce is bubbly, for about 30 minutes.
Step 9
Serve hot.
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