Bacon Tortellini Bake – delicious 30 minute meal! Cheese tortellini, bacon, and broccoli in a creamy cheese sauce! A favorite of kids and adults!
Baked pasta dishes are my family’s favorite! We also love this Baked Spaghetti Recipe.
I made pasta for dinner last night!
Bacon Tortellini Bake to be exact.
It’s been a really long time since all 3 of my kids licked their plates clean.
No one complained about the broccoli. No one complained that they don’t like pasta “made with water”. No one said that they don’t like bacon today but maybe they will tomorrow.
I thought it was really tasty too and I went into thinking it was be too alfredo-y for me because if there’s one thing I hate in this world, it’s alfredo sauce.
I would like to tell you that I skipped dinner last night to accommodate all the Red Velvet Oreos I’ve been eating but the reality is that I grabbed a tortellini each time I walked past the casserole dish. And umm… I walked past it a lot.
This was a super simple, 30 minute meal that I will be making over and over again.
Ingredients
- Refrigerated cheese tortellini – you can use the frozen kind but they will kneed to boil longer than the recipe instructions say
- Fresh broccoli florets – you can use frozen
- Bacon
- Cloves
- All-purpose flour – this is used to thicken the sauce
- Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper
- Milk
- Mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
How To Make Bacon Tortellini Bake
- Cook tortellini. Cook cheese tortellini according to package instructions
- Cook bacon. In a separate skillet, cook bacon until crisp; transfer to a paper towel lined plate. Drain all but 1 tablespoon of bacon fat.
- Make sauce. Whisk in flour, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Whisk in milk
- Thicken sauce. Bring to a boil and cook 3 – 5 minutes
- Add cheese. Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan
- Add remaining ingredients. Add tortellini, broccoli, and bacon and stir to combine and transfer to a large casserole dish
- Top with cheese. Top with more mozzarella and Parmesan
- Bake. Bake for about 15 minutes, until bubbly
How Long Is It Good For?
This tortellini bake will be good for up to 3 – 4 days in the fridge. Make sure to store it in an airtight container to keep it fresh for as long as possible – these glass airtight containers are my favorite for all our leftovers.
I recommend reheating it in the microwave or oven.
Can You Freeze Bacon Tortellini Bake?
Yes! You can stop before the baking step and freeze it in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. I would defrost overnight in the refrigerator and then transfer it to the dish you plan on baking it in.
It may need more than 15 minutes to get all hot and bubbly so just check on it.
More Tortellini Recipes
- Cajun Tortellini Alfredo
- Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup
- Pumpkin Alfredo Tortellini
- Cheesy Ham and Tortellini Bake
- Tortellini Minestrone
- Slow Cooker Cheesy Tortellini
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Bacon Tortellini Bake
Ingredients
- 1 package, 20 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups small fresh broccoli florets
- 6 strips bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 2 cups milk
- ¾ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Add broccoli for last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon to a paper-towel lined plate to drain. Drain all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat. Reduce heat to medium low and add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in flour, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper and whisk until the mixture is smooth. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Once boiling, cook and stir 3 - 5 minutes or until the mixture thickens slightly. Remove heat and stir in ½ cup mozzarella and ½ cup Parmesan.
- Add the tortellini, broccoli, and bacon to the sauce and stir to combine. Pour into a large casserole dish and top with remaining ¼ cup mozzarella and ¼ cup Parmesan. Bake for about 15 minutes or until bubbly.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 483Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 1148mgCarbohydrates: 56gFiber: 4gSugar: 2gProtein: 29g
Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron says
Well at least you shared with your kids :) I have taken down a whole container of Oreos before by myself :) And red velvet – YUM! Definitely need to try that version ASAP. Also I’m totally dying over that first photo – all those cheese strings – omg!
Nutmeg Nanny says
I hate to admit but season is a little boring to me as well. ALTHOUGH last night it was a sh*t show! They ended the episode without showing the rose ceremony because one of the girls (who came out as a total cray cray this ep) was having a panic attack and was sprawled out in the middle of the floor. It was slightly amazing in that Bachelor way. Plus Baby Kardashian (My name for the v-card chick) is about ready to explode. Ok, about this pasta – I dig it! Anything with bacon in the title wins me over.
Jamie | Jamie's Recipes says
Sneaking broccoli into a pasta dish like this is a total mom move. I do it all the time and now my kids love broccoli. Go figure. Bacon + pasta + Parmesan were meant for each other. Sounds delish!
Amy @Very Culinary says
Omg, I think my kids would eat this and not complain about the broccoli either! Printing!
Jocelyn @Inside BruCrew Life says
Cheese, bacon, and pasta…three things that always get my kids to lick their plates clean too! Love this easy dinner recipe!!!!
Cake Chocolate Cheese says
You had me at bacon. Perfect weeknight dinner!
Marissa says
I’ll take that asterisk next to ‘kids’ as a disclaimer? :) This pasta looks ahhmazing. Now I’m starving!
amanda says
ha! I was going to add that my husband is still being an annoying Paleo eater and refused to even try this but then I worried it would offend Paleo people!
Miranda @ Cookie Dough & Oven Mitt says
Really? Red velvet oreos are out. Hold on, I’m putting it on my grocery list right now. This bake sounds fantastic! Maybe it’s just the word bacon that was thrown in the front, either way I’m drooling over it.
Amanda says
Can’t wait to try this, it will be perfect for a weeknight supper!
Karen @ The Food Charlatan says
This looks faaaaaabulous Amanda! I love quick cheesy meals like this. And any day when no one is complaining about broccoli is a GOOD DAY. PS I would eat all the oreos too. they are my weakness.
Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch says
Two of my faves – bacon and tortellini! This dish looks like a comfort food dish I would love!
Julie @ Tastes of Lizzy T says
I haven’t gotten to try the red velvet oreos yet!! This skillet dinner looks so delicious though. Perfect with Oreos as a dessert. :)
Tonia from TheGunnySack says
Oh my word! What’s not to love about this recipe? It’s got cheese, pasta and bacon!!
Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says
Pretty sure I will lose my husband forever in this dish :) It looks so easy and delicious!
Paula Jones says
This is the PERFECT dish for me. I swear I’m worse than kids picking stuff out of pasta dishes, but it’s the meat I usually pick out not the veggies… except bacon. Like my youngest says, I’m a vegetarian except for bacon! lol!
Jess at The Granola Factory says
Sounds like the perfect dinner for this snowy Pennsylvania winter we’ve been having! Can’t wait to try this this weekend! Thanks for the recipe.
Lauren | From Everyday To Gourmet says
You had me at bacon! Great recipe, pinned!
Joanie @ ZagLeft says
I love all that cheesy goodness! I know my entire family would eat this pasta, it looks and sounds wonderful. I don’t know about The Bachelor either this season, I just haven’t been able to get into it.
David @ CookingChat says
What a tasty combo of flavors! Bacon + tortellini is a winner for sure!
sarah says
Looks cheesy and delicious!