Everyone’s favorite dip gets a makeover – into an easy family dinner! This Spinach and Artichoke Tortellini Bake is cheesy, creamy and super easy!
For more meatless main dishes, try this Pasta with Chickpeas or Vegetable Soup with Orzo.
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!
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!!
Ingredients
- Tortellini: Frozen tortellini is usually easy to find at most grocery stores. You could use refrigerated tortellini, but I find that the frozen tortellini holds up really well in this dish.
- Butter: This is the start of the sauce. I use unsalted butter.
- Garlic: The garlic is for flavor.
- Flour: You’ll need a little bit of flour to thicken up the sauce.
- Milk: You can use most any milk you have on hand. I use 2% because that is what we have at home.
- Nutmeg: Using nutmeg in a white sauce is a little trick I learned from Rachael Ray years and years ago. It just adds something a little special in the background.
- Spinach: Frozen spinach is the easiest, because it is already parboiled.
- Artichoke Hearts: I use canned artichoke hearts because they are easy to come by. You don’t want the jarred artichokes that have oil.
- Cheese: I use a mixture of mozzarella and parmesan. Freshly grated is always better than pre-grated.
More Meatless Meals
Skillet Butternut Squash Lasagna
Artichoke, Tomato and Spinach Pizza
Roasted Red Pepper Pesto Linguine
Zucchini Parmesan
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Spinach and Artichoke Tortellini Bake
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 (14 oz) can 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.2 lbs frozen cheese tortellini
- 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.2 tablespoons butter, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 2 cups milk
- Grate in a bit of fresh nutmeg, then season with salt and pepper. Add the spinach, artichoke hearts, and cooked tortellini. Stir to mix.few grates fresh nutmeg, 1 (10 oz) package frozen chopped spinach, 1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts, salt and pepper
- 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.1 cup grated mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
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