Everyone’s favorite dip gets a makeover – into an easy family dinner! This Spinach and Artichoke Tortellini Bake is cheesy, creamy and super easy!
Originally posted March 4, 2009 – I know every year at the beginning of the year, I vow to cook more meals at home. If you are the same, this Spinach and Artichoke Tortellini Bake is a great way to ease you into the year. Super easy, and a family favorite! We are pasta lovers, so I always know I can win with a good baked pasta. This recipe will get your homemade dinner resolution off to a great start!
The original post from 2009 follows:
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!!
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Spinach and Artichoke Tortellini Bake
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
Description
Everyone’s favorite dip gets a makeover – into an easy family dinner! This Spinach and Artichoke Tortellini Bake is cheesy, creamy and super easy!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs frozen cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- few grates fresh nutmeg
- 1 (10-oz) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and excess water squeezed out
- 1 can (14.1 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped
- salt and pepper
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat the broiler*.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt generously, then add the tortellini and cook according to the package directions. Drain and reserve.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds. Whisk in the flour and cook for another minute. Add the milk, whisking, and cook until the mixture has thickened.
Grate in a bit of fresh nutmeg, then season with salt and pepper. Add the spinach, artichoke hearts, and cooked tortellini. Stir to mix.
Pour the mixture into a 9×13-inch casserole dish and sprinkle the cheeses on top. Broil until the cheeses are melted, 1-2 minutes. Serve.
Recipe Notes:
slightly adapted from The Rachael Ray Show
*If your casserole dish is not broil proof, bake the tortellini at 350ºF for about 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
This is best eaten right after made versus reheating, as the pasta will soak up the sauce.
Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts.
Nutrition
- Calories: 621
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1244 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 97 mg
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grace says
My mouth is watering. This sounds so freaking delicious!
Kanga says
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?
kamailesfood says
Mmm…this sounds really good and easy to make!
Anonymous says
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!
Andrea says
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!
Edie says
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.
eatme_delicious says
Mmm spinach and artichoke dip inspired baked pasta… yes please! Looks delicious.
Peabody says
Looks at all that gooey cheese on top! Yum.
Kevin says
This sounds really tasty and good!
Susan from Food Blogga says
I love anything with spinach and artichokes and this sounds like a winning recipe!
kimberleyblue says
This sounds really good – gotta try it!
I love fast and easy meals…especially when they sound this tasty.
Olivia says
Spinach…artichokes…and pasta?? It’s like my favorite dip is now a pasta dish 🙂
jesse says
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…
Paula says
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!
Fearless Kitchen says
This looks great. Spinach artichoke dip is such a popular dish, it’s great to be able to get those same flavors at home.
Mary says
This is such a good idea. Can’t wait to try it.
Colleen says
I agree – spinach-artichoke dip with pasta – brilliant!
Anonymous says
this looks sooooo good.
but, good lord, how unhealthy!
Sara says
I’m sure I’d love this, I’m a huge artichoke fan. It looks delicious!
kat says
Oh, spinach & artichoke dip as the meal?! yum!
KJ says
Me too. Sounds great!!
Elyse says
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!
RecipeGirl says
Mmmmm- perfect comfort food!! I’m with you on the disorganization. I’m itchin’ to get it all together again.
Patsyk says
All you had to tell me was that it was like spinach and artichoke dip… I want some now!
LilSis says
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!
Maria says
Wow, that looks good! I hope you can get organized soon! It is always a process!
Cathy - wheresmydamnanswer says
DAMN good idea!! This is great!
Sophie says
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!
Steph says
Yum, this dish is right up my alley. Looks delish!
Abby says
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.
Dawn says
Yes indeed I would love this as a nice dinner.
Ingrid says
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
Grace says
mmm…it’s like spinach artichoke dip AS A MEAL. awesome. 🙂
Donna-FFW says
Oh, this sounds justwonderful. I adore both spinach and artichokes, and cheese, need I say more!!
Annie says
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!
♥Rosie♥ says
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
Michelle says
I love these flavors. I would like to come up with a healthier version though. Mmmmm spinach artichoke!!
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
A great idea! Yummy!
cheers,
Rosa