Baked Three Cheese Tortellini With Tomato Cream Sauce

Prep: 10 min., Cook: 15 min., Bake: 25 min.

Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1  (13-ounce) bag three cheese tortellini
• 1  (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce
• 1/2  cup  heavy cream, at room temperature
• 1  cup  grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1/2  teaspoon  salt
• 1/4  teaspoon  pepper
• 3  tablespoons  butter

Preparation

1. Bring 6 qt. salted water to boil over high heat. Add tortellini, and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until tender but still firm to bite. Drain and keep warm.

2. Bring marinara sauce to a light boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, and stir in cream. Simmer, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes or until sauce is thoroughly heated. Remove from heat, and stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Add tortellini, and toss to coat.

3. Grease an 11- x 7-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter. Pour tortellini mixture into baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and dot with remaining 2 tablespoons butter.

4. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.