Baked Cheese Tortellini in Chipotle Cream Sauce
 
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Cheese tortellini baked in cute ramekins or a casserole, flavored with a spicy chipotle cream sauce makes for a perfect weeknight dinner, or an inviting side dish for a party.
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Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
  • 1 9oz package of Barilla Cheese tortellini
  • 1 to 1½ C of shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2-3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ C spaghetti sauce
  • 2 tbsp onion, minced
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1½ cup heavy cream
  • 1-2 tbsp chipotle sauce (use as needed)
  • 1 tsp dried parsley or basil flakes
  • 2 tsp red pepper flakes
Directions
  1. Cook the tortellini according to package directions, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. in another pan, melt the butter and add the minced onion. Cook until fragrant and translucent.
  3. Add the chipotle sauce and cook for another minute.
  4. Remove from heat and add the heavy cream and mix well. Add the spaghetti sauce to this mixture and incorporate well.
  5. Mix the sauce with the cooked tortellini and toss to coat evenly.
  6. Place in a 1½ qt baking dish and top with shredded mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese. (or divide it among 8 ramekins)
  7. Sprinkle the dried absil flakes on the top.
  8. Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes. During the last couple of minutes, turn on your broiler so the cheese gets slightly browned.
Recipe by Fun and Food Cafe at https://www.funandfoodcafe.com/baked-cheese-tortellini-in-chipotle-cream-sauce/