Introduction
If you’re craving all the fun of pizza with the comfort of pasta, this cheesy pizza tortellini bake is about to become your new favorite. Imagine cheese‑filled tortellini swimming in rich pizza sauce, crowned with pepperoni (or your favourite toppings) and overflowing with melty mozzarella. I first made this when I wanted something simple yet satisfying for a weeknight dinner—and the family devoured it.
Why You’ll Love This Dish
All the pizza flavor in a pasta bake
This bake brings together the best parts of pizza—cheese, sauce, toppings—with the ease of a one‑dish pasta meal. Reviewers love how you “just toss it all in and bake” without needing to pre‑cook the pasta. spendwithpennies.com+1
Quick and family‑friendly comfort food
With minimal prep and around 40 minutes total cook time, it’s perfect for busy evenings. Plus, it’s customizable—swap in your favourite pizza toppings or keep it basic for picky eaters.
Ingredients
Pasta & Sauce Base
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1 lb (≈ 450 g) frozen cheese‑filled tortellini (or refrigerated) Heather Likes Food+1
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2 cups (≈ 480 ml) pizza sauce or marinara sauce spendwithpennies.com+1
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½ cup (≈ 120 ml) water (optional, to help sauce cover pasta) Heather Likes Food
Cheese & Toppings
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2 cups (≈ 200 g) shredded mozzarella cheese (divided) Heather Likes Food+1
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~30‑40 slices pepperoni (or bag of mini pepperoni) Happy Money Saver+1
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Optional: sliced black olives, chopped bell pepper, mushrooms, onions Happy Money Saver
