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    Cheese Tortellini Marinara Recipe - Quick weeknight meal

    Published: Dec 18, 2015 · Modified: Feb 26, 2024 by Kushi · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Cheese Tortellini Marinara is a classic and easy-to-make recipe with cheese tortellini tossed in creamy marinara sauce. This pasta dish is ready in less than 20 minutes; serve this for a quick weeknight meal.

    Three Cheese Tortellini Marinara: Simple and quick pasta dish for a quick weeknight meal.
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    Three Cheese Tortellini Marinara: Simple and quick pasta dish for a quick weeknight meal.

    Cheese Tortellini Marinara Recipe - Quick weeknight meal

    Kushi
    Cheese Tortellini Marinara is a classic and easy-to-make recipe with cheese tortellini tossed in creamy marinara sauce. This pasta dish is ready in less than 20 minutes; serve this for a quick weeknight meal.
    5 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine American, Italian
    Servings 4
    Calories 392 kcal

    Equipment

    • Pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 9 oz Three cheese tortellini approx 225 g (fresh or refrigerated)
    • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon Butter
    • 1 Onion finely chopped
    • 3 to 5 Garlic cloves chopped
    • 4 oz Mushroom sliced
    • ¼ cup Frozen green peas
    • ¼ cup Frozen sweet corn
    • 1 cup Marinara sauce Tomato sauce
    • ¼ cup Alfredo sauce heavy cream
    • Pepper powder to taste
    • 1 teaspoon Red chile powder / Cayenne powder optional
    • 1 teaspoon Dried basil leaves or fresh basil leaves
    • ¼ cup Parmesan grated
    • Spring onions for garnish (optional)
    • Salt to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Cook the three cheese tortellini according to the package instructions. Drain them and keep them aside.
      9 oz Three cheese tortellini
    • Meanwhile, heat oil and butter in a non-stick pan.
      1 tablespoon Olive oil, 1 tablespoon Butter
    • Add the onion and garlic cloves and saute for 6 - 8 minutes on medium flame until golden brown.
      1 Onion, 3 to 5 Garlic cloves chopped
    • Add the mushroom, green peas, and sweet corn and saute for another minute.
      4 oz Mushroom, ¼ cup Frozen green peas, ¼ cup Frozen sweet corn
    • Add marinara sauce, alfredo sauce, pepper powder, red chile powder, dried basil leaves, and salt and mix well, and bring it to a boil.
      1 cup Marinara sauce, ¼ cup Alfredo sauce, Pepper powder, 1 teaspoon Red chile powder / Cayenne powder, 1 teaspoon Dried basil leaves or fresh basil leaves, Salt
    • Add the cooked tortellini and toss till it's well combined with the sauce.
    • Garnish it with Parmesan and spring onions, and drizzle olive oil. Serve immediately and enjoy.
      ¼ cup Parmesan, Spring onions

    Notes

    • Always taste the sauce before adding it to the recipe. Vary the amount as per your taste. I have used Tuscan herb sauce from Barilla. Use your favorite brand. 
    • You can even use canned tomato sauce instead of marinara. The taste will vary accordingly. 
    • Add sausage, beef, or baby spinach if desired. 
    • To have the dish spicy, vary the amount of red chili powder or use red pepper flakes. 
    • Serve it with cesar salad or garlic bread for a complete meal. 
    • I have used canned mushrooms. If you have fresh mushrooms, add them and saute them for 2 to 3 minutes. It will enhance the taste. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 392kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 18gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 473mgFiber: 7gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 438IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 192mgIron: 3mg
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    Cheese tortellini

    Try this pasta recipe prepared using store-bought cheese tortellini and marinara sauce for a quick and simple meal. You can make this dish ready in less than 20 minutes.

    The cheese tortellini is a blend of 3 different cheeses, making it rich and flavorful. Boiled and tossed with marinara, alfredo, or both is our family's favorite.

    You can use it in soups such as tomato or minestrone, making it a filling meal. Also, if you have a bottle of pesto sauce, toss it with tortellini; it makes the best pasta salad.

    Cheese Tortellini with Marinara or tomato sauce : quick and easy weeknight meal recipe.

    Ingredients

    Tortellini: I have used 3 cheese tortellini. Fresh, frozen, or refrigerated anything works. 

    Sauce: Today, I have used Tuscan herb sauce. You can use any marinara pasta sauce, canned tomato sauce, or even pesto. Combine it with cream or alfredo to make this dish rich. 

    Other ingredients: Add your favorite vegetables or meat for extra flavor. 

    Check out the recipe card for the full list of the ingredients. 

    Step-by-step instructions

    • Cook the three cheese tortellini according to the package instructions. Drain them and keep them aside.
    • Meanwhile, heat oil and butter in a non-stick pan. 
    • Add the onion and garlic cloves and saute for 6 - 8 minutes on medium flame until golden brown.
    • Add the mushroom, green peas, and sweet corn and saute for another minute.
    • Add marinara sauce, alfredo sauce, pepper powder, red chile powder, and dried basil leaves, mix well, and bring it to a boil.
    • Add the cooked tortellini and toss till it's well combined with the sauce.
    • Garnish it with Parmesan and spring onions, and drizzle olive oil. Serve immediately and enjoy.
    Store-bought cheese tortellini tossed with readymade marinara or canned tomato sauce and herbs.

    Tips

    • Always taste the sauce before adding it to the recipe. Vary the amount as per your taste. I have used Tuscan herb sauce from Barilla. Use your favorite brand. 
    • You can even use canned tomato sauce instead of marinara. The taste will vary accordingly. 
    • Add sausage, beef, or baby spinach if desired. 
    • To have the dish spicy, vary the amount of red chili powder or use red pepper flakes. 
    • Serve it with cesar salad or garlic bread for a complete meal. 
    • I have used canned mushrooms. If you have fresh mushrooms, add them and saute them for 2 to 3 minutes. It will enhance the taste. 

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    Note: We originally posted this simple cheese tortellini with marinara sauce recipe in Dec 2015. It has now been modified in Feb 2024 with Expert Chef Tips, FAQs, Storage Instructions, etc.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Jolly

      December 21, 2015 at 7:42 am

      5 stars
      Sounds new and interesting dish to me..looks so yummy and beautiful clicks dear 🙂

      Reply
      • Kushi

        December 21, 2015 at 8:31 pm

        Thank you Jolly 🙂

        Reply
    2. Ritu Ahuja

      December 21, 2015 at 11:02 am

      5 stars
      Very tempting dear. I wish I could eat some straight through the page. Love it. Yum Yum 🙂

      Reply
      • Kushi

        December 21, 2015 at 8:31 pm

        Thank you Ritu 🙂

        Reply
    3. Amanda@craftycookingmama

      December 21, 2015 at 1:45 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! Looks fabulous - definitely my kind of dinner!!!

      Reply
      • Kushi

        December 21, 2015 at 8:31 pm

        Thank you Amanda 🙂

        Reply
    4. Traditionallymodernfood

      December 21, 2015 at 7:39 pm

      5 stars
      Looks yum...I can finish in notime

      Reply
      • Kushi

        December 21, 2015 at 8:32 pm

        Thank you Vidya 🙂

        Reply
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