4-Ingredient Pesto Tortellini Bake
This bubbly bake pairs tender cheese tortellini with fragrant basil pesto, salty bites of prosciutto, and a blanket of melted mozzarella. It’s rich, herb-forward, and satisfyingly cheesy—perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy, shareable dish. 4-Ingredient Pesto Tortellini Bake delivers big flavor with minimal fuss.
- Prep15 hrs
- Cook15 hrs
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in 4-Ingredient Pesto Tortellini Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy Density
- 41 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 2
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 6
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- 3
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil; stir in the tortellini and return to a boil.
- 4
Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, about 3 minutes.
- 5
Drain.
- 6
In a large bowl, mix the tortellini, prosciutto, pesto, and 1/2 cup mozzarella together.
- 7
Pour the mixture into a baking dish.
- 8
Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella over the top.
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and golden, about 10 minutes.
- 10
Serve warm.
- Calories 309.46 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 17.5 g Good Source 35%
- Carbohydrate 6.07 g 2%
- Total Fat 25.49 g High 33%
- Saturated Fat 8.74 g High 44%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 42.77 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 658.16 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 0.95 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 0.94 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 400.14 mg Good Source 31%
- Iron 0.97 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 145.42 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 5.64 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
4 Ingredient Pesto Tortellini Bake is made with 4 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 hrs and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Mozzarella Cheese, Pesto, Prosciutto, and Tortellini Pasta. Each serving provides about 309.46 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is 4-Ingredient Pesto Tortellini Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Mozzarella Cheese, Pesto, Prosciutto, Tortellini Pasta. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make 4-Ingredient Pesto Tortellini Bake?
- About 30 hrs in total: 15 hrs to prepare and 15 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 309.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is 4-Ingredient Pesto Tortellini Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is 4-Ingredient Pesto Tortellini Bake healthy?
- 4-Ingredient Pesto Tortellini Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 31/100. Per serving, it provides 309.46 calories and 17.5 g of protein, or 35% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 658.16 mg (29% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.74 g (44% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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