Food Photo of the Day ~ Baked Cheese Tortellini

 

Baked tortellini is always on heavy rotation in our house during the darker half of the year. I am not surprised, who can resist tortellini nestled in a thick and rich herbed tomato sauce and topped with loads of stringy melted cheese. It's a culinary comfort that is so fulfilling and a pleasure to make. 

Cook the tortellini according to package directions. Add tomato sauce, homemade or readymade, to the cooked tortellini and gently toss to coat. Place sauced tortellini in a oven proof baking dish, mine was 9x 13 inches. Top with shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese and bake in a preheated 350ºF (180ºC) oven for 10 to 15 minutes. Until cheese is melt and the sauce is bubbling. Turn the oven off and switch to broil and broil on high for a few minutes until the cheese is nicely golden brown and slightly crisp. Serve sprinkled with parsley.