• Spinach and Artichoke Tortellini Bake

  Filed under Main Dishes - Pasta, Main Dishes - Vegetarian
  Mar 4
  Towards the end of my pregnancy, I got really lazy. I was just so big and tired, and I didn’t feel like doing anything. I figured that I’d get organized again once the baby came, so I didn’t really care much as my office was becoming a huge, disorganized mess. I should have known better. As tired and big as I was, things really were easier to get done then than they are now with a newborn. Especially a newborn like mine that doesn’t like to get put down. So I have to steal a few minutes here and there, just trying to get the laundry done and the kitchen clean.

  But I also have a stack of recipes to blog about, and that stack is starting to drive me crazy. So hopefully with my next few posts, I can work through this stack and feel like I’m starting to get organized again!!

  This recipe is one that is great for a night when time is running low. And if you are a fan of spinach artichoke dip, this has a lot of the same flavors. That is what originally attracted me to this recipe. Spinach artichoke dip in pasta form?? I’m in!!

  Spinach Artichoke Tortellini Bake
  from the Rachael Ray Show

  Serves 6

  2 pounds fresh or frozen ricotta-filled tortellini
  salt
  2 tablespoons butter
  2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  2 cups milk
  a few grates fresh nutmeg
  1 10-ounce box frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and excess water squeezed out
  1 13.75 oz can artichoke hearts, or 1 10-ounce box frozen quartered artichoke hearts, defrosted
  ground black pepper
  1/2 cup shredded Asiago cheese
  1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  1/2 cup mozzarella cheese

  Preheat broiler.

  Place a large pot of water over high heat to boil. Once boiling, salt the water and drop the pasta in. Cook to al dente according to package directions. Drain cooked pasta and reserve.

  While the pasta is working, place a large skillet over medium-high heat with the butter. Cook the garlic in the butter until aromatic, about 1 minute, then sprinkle the flour over the butter and cook for another minute. Whisk the milk into the roux and bring up to a bubble to thicken. Add nutmeg, spinach, artichoke hearts, salt and pepper, and cook until the veggies are heated through.

  Add the reserved tortellini to the skillet and toss to coat. Transfer everything to a large casserole dish and sprinkle with the cheeses. Place under the broiler to brown, about a minute.

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  38 Comments

38 Responses to “Spinach and Artichoke Tortellini Bake”

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   Rosa's Yummy Yums said on March 4th, 2009 at 6:58 pm

   A great idea! Yummy!

   cheers,

   Rosa

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   Michelle said on March 4th, 2009 at 6:59 pm

   I love these flavors. I would like to come up with a healthier version though. Mmmmm spinach artichoke!!

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   ♥Rosie♥ said on March 4th, 2009 at 6:59 pm

   Debs I remember it well the end of my pregnancy, I felt just the same as you did! I wish I lived next door I would come around and gladly give baby a cuddle for you while you get on with things.

   Your Tortellini Bake looks marvellous and I’m salivating just imagining all those wonderful flavours together.

   I’m looking forward to all those recipes you have yet to blog :0)

   Rosie x

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   Annie said on March 4th, 2009 at 7:56 pm

   I just bought some tortellini the other day without knowing what I would do with them…it’s meant to be! This sounds fantastic!

   As for the baby, do you have a sling or wrap? They make life so much easier sometimes…you can cuddle your little one and get a few things done. But don’t forget to rest when you can too. congratulations!

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   Donna-FFW said on March 4th, 2009 at 7:56 pm

   Oh, this sounds justwonderful. I adore both spinach and artichokes, and cheese, need I say more!!

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   Grace said on March 4th, 2009 at 8:11 pm

   mmm…it’s like spinach artichoke dip AS A MEAL. awesome.

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   Ingrid said on March 4th, 2009 at 8:11 pm

   I’m thinking my children will really like this one. They are huge fans of spinach. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

   Hope you get back to being organized. Oh, and if it helps, you could have had two at one time, I did! I told myself it could have been tougher, I could have had three. LOL!
   ~ingrid

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   Dawn said on March 4th, 2009 at 9:03 pm

   Yes indeed I would love this as a nice dinner.

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   Abby said on March 4th, 2009 at 9:48 pm

   Cash wasn’t like that, but I do understand how hard it is to get things done. Do you wear her around? Or is she not keen on that?

   Brad would love this. He always gets that dip when it’s on appetizer menus.

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    Steph said on March 4th, 2009 at 10:32 pm

    Yum, this dish is right up my alley. Looks delish!

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    Sophie said on March 4th, 2009 at 10:37 pm

    That’s great that you’re still able to cook up good stuff though . I agree, a dip in a pasta dish sounds delicious. I so wish I could have some right now!

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    Cathy - wheresmydamnanswer said on March 4th, 2009 at 10:50 pm

    DAMN good idea!! This is great!

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    Maria said on March 5th, 2009 at 2:15 am

    Wow, that looks good! I hope you can get organized soon! It is always a process!

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    LilSis said on March 5th, 2009 at 2:27 am

    Thanks!! We need to try to remember that sometimes you can make a great dinner in a short amount of time. Everyone in my house loves the spinach artichoke combo so I need to bookmark this one! Thanks again!

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    Patsyk said on March 5th, 2009 at 2:55 am

    All you had to tell me was that it was like spinach and artichoke dip… I want some now!

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    RecipeGirl said on March 5th, 2009 at 5:10 am

    Mmmmm- perfect comfort food!! I’m with you on the disorganization. I’m itchin’ to get it all together again.

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    Elyse said on March 5th, 2009 at 6:13 am

    Easy and delicious week night meals are the best! There’s nothing better than getting great, comforting flavors in a dish that doesn’t cause much stress in the making. This looks delicious!

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    KJ said on March 5th, 2009 at 11:24 am

    Me too. Sounds great!!

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    kat said on March 5th, 2009 at 2:19 pm

    Oh, spinach & artichoke dip as the meal?! yum!

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    Sara said on March 5th, 2009 at 2:30 pm

    I’m sure I’d love this, I’m a huge artichoke fan. It looks delicious!

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    Anonymous said on March 5th, 2009 at 4:32 pm

    this looks sooooo good.
    but, good lord, how unhealthy!

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    Colleen said on March 5th, 2009 at 8:05 pm

    I agree – spinach-artichoke dip with pasta – brilliant!

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    Mary said on March 5th, 2009 at 9:14 pm

    This is such a good idea. Can’t wait to try it.

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    Fearless Kitchen said on March 5th, 2009 at 11:36 pm

    This looks great. Spinach artichoke dip is such a popular dish, it’s great to be able to get those same flavors at home.

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    Paula said on March 6th, 2009 at 8:04 am

    I’m usually running low on time! This recipe is terrific, and I am a fan of the dip, so I’m sure I’d enjoy this. Hope you are getting some rest with the new one in tow. Isn’t it amazing how time moves once the wee one is on the scene! Hope you are able to make a dent in organizing your stuff … but don’t worry … we’ll wait for your blog posts and keep checking in even if you need some extra time to regroup!

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    jesse said on March 6th, 2009 at 10:56 am

    Oh my goodness, like you said, spinach and artichoke dip in pasta form? I am SO in. Thank you for the recipe! I’m just slobbering away all over my keyboard now…

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    Olivia said on March 6th, 2009 at 8:13 pm

    Spinach…artichokes…and pasta?? It’s like my favorite dip is now a pasta dish

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    kimberleyblue said on March 6th, 2009 at 11:20 pm

    This sounds really good – gotta try it!

    I love fast and easy meals…especially when they sound this tasty.

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    Susan from Food Blogga said on March 6th, 2009 at 11:55 pm

    I love anything with spinach and artichokes and this sounds like a winning recipe!

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    Kevin said on March 7th, 2009 at 6:58 pm

    This sounds really tasty and good!

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    Peabody said on March 8th, 2009 at 12:48 am

    Looks at all that gooey cheese on top! Yum.

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    eatme_delicious said on March 8th, 2009 at 6:43 am

    Mmm spinach and artichoke dip inspired baked pasta… yes please! Looks delicious.

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    Edie said on March 8th, 2009 at 6:38 pm

    I’m totally on board with anything that has spinach, artichoke, cheese and pasta! I’ve avoided tortellini because I had no idea what to do with it. Great idea.

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    Andrea said on April 1st, 2009 at 7:50 pm

    This was delicious! Not the healthiest of recipes… but I’ll work on that next time. I’m not even sure the artichokes are necessary.
    I’m so glad I discovered your blog… it’s my fave!

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    Anonymous said on April 2nd, 2009 at 2:33 pm

    I tried this last night- it was good, but I added in some red pepper flakes and I would have made more sauce, or cut down to 1 or 1.5 lbs of tortellini. It served way more than six!

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    kamailesfood said on April 5th, 2009 at 3:18 am

    Mmm…this sounds really good and easy to make!

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    Kanga said on July 15th, 2009 at 1:28 am

    Mmmm…. we love spinach and artichoke together! This recipe sounds DIVINE! Mmmmmmm! I can't wait to make this dish!

    I have a Moby Wrap … do you have a wrap for your little one?

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    grace said on January 19th, 2011 at 7:57 pm

    My mouth is watering. This sounds so freaking delicious!

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