Cheese Tortellini Bake with Zucchini

Cheese Tortellini Bake with Zucchini

light summer dinner

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 30m
Temp.: 375 °F
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (18 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

219
calories
10g
fat
22g
carbohydrates
10g
protein
38mg
cholesterol
362g
sodium
Cheese Tortellini Bake with Zucchini

Recipe Description

This Cheese Tortellini Bake with Zucchini is a delicious light summer dinner that you can whip up and have on the table in only 30 minutes. Made with store cupboard ingredients, you and your dinner guests will love this dish. 

It’s super easy to make this tortellini bake too. Start by cooking tortellini according to package directions. Cook zucchini, onion, red pepper, and seasonings in a skillet until crisp-tender. Drain tortellini and combine all ingredients in a baking dish. Bake until heated through and serve with salad or garlic bread.

To make the Cheese Tortellini Bake with Zucchini, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Cheese Tortellini Bake with Zucchini

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oven

    5 min

    Preheat the oven to 375 °F.

  2. 2

    Cook tortellini

    7 min
    Step 2 - Cheese Tortellini Bake with Zucchini

    Cook tortellini according to the package directions.

  3. 3

    Heat oil

    2 min
    Step 3 - Cheese Tortellini Bake with Zucchini

    Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet.

  4. 4

    Cook veggies

    5 min
    Step 4 - Cheese Tortellini Bake with Zucchini

    Cook 1 large diced zucchini, 1 diced onion, 1 diced sweet red pepper, 1 teaspoon of dried basil, and ½ a teaspoon each of salt and pepper until the vegetables are crisp-tender.

  5. 5

    Drain tortellini

    1 min
    Step 5 - Cheese Tortellini Bake with Zucchini

    Drain cooked tortellini.

  6. 6

    Combine ingredients

    2 min
    Step 6 - Cheese Tortellini Bake with Zucchini

    Combine the vegetable mixture, mozzarella, cooked tortellini and cream in a 1 ½-quart baking dish.

  7. 7

    Bake

    20 min
    Step 7 - Cheese Tortellini Bake with Zucchini

    Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes until cooked through.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Step 8 - Cheese Tortellini Bake with Zucchini

    Serve immediately with salad and garlic bread on the side.

This Cheese Tortellini Bake with Zucchini recipe is one of my favorite light summer dinners. Try it soon and make sure you tag your Instagram photos with the #cookmerecipes hashtag.

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (18 reviews)
Vicky
February 25, 2025
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Yummy! Made this with my kids last weekend, and it was a hit! They loved helping with the tortellini!

Greg
February 7, 2025
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Yum! This tortellini bake hits the spot! Made it for the fam last night, and they devoured it in seconds. Super quick and delish, I'll be makin' this again for sure!

Vicky
December 3, 2024
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OMG, this was so quick to make! I made it for my mates after work – a total hit.

Ursula
June 27, 2024
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I loved this Cheese Tortellini Bake with Zucchini! It was super easy to make, and my friends were so impressed. I made it for a summer dinner party and it was a huge hit.

Xander
October 5, 2023
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Superb! Made this on a summer night and my wife loved it. Quick and easy, will definitely make it again!

Sarah Johnson
May 2, 2023
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Simply amazing dish!

Louis
April 3, 2023
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This Cheese Tortellini Bake is superb! My kids loved it, and I made it in 30 mins. A true family favorite!

Rach
April 1, 2023
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Delicious! I made this for a quick summer dinner, and my husband couldn't get enough. It's now our go-to recipe for busy weeknights!

Xander
March 2, 2023
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So easy, loved it!

Isabelle
February 1, 2023
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I made the Cheese Tortellini Bake last week for a small gathering. It's super easy and everyone loved it! The zucchini added a great twist. Proud of my cooking skills!

Jessica T.
November 30, 2022
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I made this Cheese Tortellini Bake with Zucchini last week for my family. It was so easy and quick! Everyone loved it, and my kids even asked for seconds. Proud moment!

Kenny
July 16, 2022
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Delish! My kids loved it and I made it in no time after work.

Sunny
May 26, 2022
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Amazing! This recipe made my dinner party a hit! I impressed my friends in just 30 minutes. The zucchini adds a nice touch, plus it was so easy to make. Can't wait to make it again!

Lori
May 20, 2022
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Superb dish for busy nights, love how quick it comes together. My family gobbled it up, and I felt like a pro in the kitchen.

Larry Brown
March 24, 2022
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Simply great dish!

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