Spinach And Tortellini Casserole Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cook tortellini according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper in 1/4 cup butter until mushrooms are tender. Remove and keep warm. , In same skillet, combine milk and remaining butter. Bring to a gentle boil; stir in brick cheese until smooth. Drain tortellini; place in a large bowl. Stir in mushroom mixture and spinach. Add cheese sauce and toss to coat. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Cover and bake 15 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Steps:

• Cook the pasta, according to package directions, in heavily salted boiling water (this is your only chance to season the pasta properly). For the spinach(optional): Heat just enough olive oil to coat the bottom of a skillet, about 1 Tablespoon. Add two cloves of peeled fresh garlic and cook at low heat-- for 5-10 minutes. The idea is to infuse the flavor of the garlic into the oil. Add one bag (about 2 pounds) of fresh spinach into the pan of oil and turn the heat to medium. The spinach will look like a LOT, but it will wilt down and shrink as it cooks-- about 5-10 minutes. Remove the garlic cloves and set aside. In an oven-proof pan, pour a layer of marinara sauce to coat the bottom. Add the drained pasta, and the cooked spinach. Add a layer of cheese. Repeat, if there is enough to do so. Bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Steps:

• Combine pasta, creamed spinach, mozzarella cheese, and mushrooms.
• Transfer mixture into a greased 2 quart baking dish.
• Top with tomato slices and parmesan cheese.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease a large casserole dish.
• Combine pasta, creamed spinach, cheese, mushrooms, garlic and black pepper in a large bowl.
• Transfer mixture into prepared casserole.
• Top with reserved tomatoes, sliced and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is golden brown.
• (I like to brown slightly under the broiler).

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Cook tortellini in boiling salted water for 3 minutes.
• In large oven proof skillet, saute garlic and onion in oil until soft, 5 minutes.
• Sprinkle with flour and cook 1 minute. Add broth, cream, and nutmeg, simmer 5 minutes.
• Add spinach, artichokes, parmesan, salt and pepper.
• Stir in par-cooked tortellini.
• Top with bread crumbs, and bake for 30 minutes.