Description
A warm, hearty casserole that combines tender cheese-filled tortellini with rich marinara and pizza sauces, gooey mozzarella, and savory pepperoni, baked to bubbly perfection for the ultimate comfort food fusion of pasta and pizza.
Ingredients
1 package (9 oz) cheese tortellini
1 cup marinara sauce
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Fresh basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook cheese tortellini according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine marinara sauce, pizza sauce, garlic powder, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Add cooked tortellini to the sauce mixture and gently stir to coat.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x9-inch baking dish.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and arrange pepperoni slices evenly on top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.
Notes
Swap pepperoni for sausage, bacon, ham, or vegetables for variety.
Add extra cheeses like Parmesan or provolone for more flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat covered in a 350°F oven or microwave individual portions.
Add a splash of sauce when reheating if the casserole seems dry.
Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later with 5 extra minutes of cooking time.
Freezes well for up to 2 months; thaw overnight before reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of casserole
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
