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
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!