Make Ahead Tomato Basil Tortellini Bake Recipes

SUE'S SPICY TOMATO BASIL TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain., Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken, 1 tsp. Italian seasoning, salt and pepper; saute until meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Remove from pan. , In the same pan, add onion, habanero pepper, garlic and the remaining Italian seasoning and oil; reduce heat to medium. Cook and stir until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in cream; bring to a boil. Add tortellini, chicken and cheese; heat through. Top with basil to serve.

BASIL BAKED TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a small skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir until lightly browned. Remove from the heat., Cut tomatoes in half widthwise. Place cut side up in an 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with basil and pepper; top with bread crumb mixture. Bake at 325° for 15-20 minutes or until tomatoes are slightly softened.

MAKE-AHEAD TOMATO BASIL TORTELLINI BAKE

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt
• and adding peas for the last minute of pasta cooking drain.
• Mix all remaining ingredients except shredded cheese in saucepan.Return pasta to pan; mix lightly.
• Spoon into 9-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with shredded cheese.
• Wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Freeze up to 3 months.Refrigerate overnight to thaw.
• Heat oven to 350ºF. Remove plastic wrap from baking dish; cover with foil. Bake 1 hour or until heated through, uncovering after 45 min.