Cheese Tortellini Pepperoni Pizza Casserole
A delightful dish that combines cheese tortellini, zesty pepperoni, and delicious pizza sauce for a fun twist on traditional pizza.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 16 ounces Cheese Stuffed Tortellini, cooked according to package instructions
- 2 cloves Garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 cups Whole Milk
- 1 teaspoon Dry Italian Seasoning
- 8 ounces Original Velveeta Cheese, cubed
- 2 cups Shredded Cheese Blend (mozzarella-based)
- 2 ounces Pepperoni, quartered
- 1 cup Pizza Sauce
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese For topping
- Sliced Pepperoni, for topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a 3-quart pot over medium heat, add chopped garlic and olive oil. Sauté until golden, about 1 minute.
- Pour in milk and sprinkle in dry Italian seasoning. Stir until the milk steams gently.
- Lower heat, add Velveeta and shredded cheese blend. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked tortellini and quartered pepperoni to the cheese sauce and stir gently.
- Pour the mixture into a casserole dish, spreading evenly.
- Dollop pizza sauce on top and swirl it in gently.
- Arrange pepperoni slices on top and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella.
- Bake uncovered for 25 minutes at 375°F, then broil on high for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Take out the casserole once bubbly and golden, and serve hot.
Notes
This casserole pairs well with a simple side salad or garlic bread. Offering extra pizza sauce on the side for dipping is also a great idea.