Creamy Baked Tortellini: Indulgent Spinach & Turkey Bacon Delight
Indulge in this luscious creamy baked tortellini recipe, featuring spinach and turkey bacon for a flavorful twist.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 9 ounces cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions until al dente and drain.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then chop it into pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, spinach, turkey bacon, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and heavy cream.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and sprinkle with additional mozzarella if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon.
- Use gluten-free tortellini for a gluten-free dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Baked Tortellini, Spinach, Turkey Bacon, Pasta Dish