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Cheese Lovers Tortellini

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Time: 45 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

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About

There's something endlessly romantic about cheese. Perhaps it's the richness, or the creaminess, or simply the melty warmth. No matter the reason, Cheese Lovers Tortellini brings that enchanting feeling to your table. A cheesy, creamy sauce and a sharp cheese topping for cheese-filled pasta — it's cheese heaven in every bite. Cheese Lovers Tortellini is made for lovers!

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Ingredients

  • olive oil, to taste, for greasing the dish
  • 2 cups jarred marinara sauce
  • 1/3 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped
  • 1 (16-ounce) package cheese tortellini
  • 2 ounces smoked mozzarella, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup parmesan, freshly grated

Directions

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2 -Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with the olive oil.

Step 3 -Whisk the marinara sauce, the mascarpone cheese, the parsley, and the thyme in a large bowl until blended.

Step 4 -Cook the tortellini according to the package directions.

Step 5 -Drain the tortellini and add it to the sauce, tossing to coat.

Step 6 -Transfer the tortellini mixture to the prepared baking dish.

Step 7 -Top the tortellini mixture with the mozzarella and the parmesan.

Step 8 -Cover the baking dish and bake until the cheese melts and the sauce is bubbly, about 30 minutes.

Step 9 -Serve hot.

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