Creamy tortellini al forno is one of those easy, comforting dishes the whole family will love. Mushrooms, ham or bacon, and sausages are combined with tortellini and cream, then topped with plenty of cheese and baked until beautifully golden. Rich, creamy and satisfying, it’s an easy meal that’s perfect for any day of the week.

🛒Ingredients

• 🥟 250 g tortellini
• 🫒 2 tbsp olive oil, plus a little extra for greasing the baking dish
• 🍄 150 g mushrooms, sliced
• 🌭 3 Frankfurter-style sausages
• 🥓 100 g ham or bacon
• 🧀 200 g Gouda, Edam or another good melting cheese, grated
• 🥛 200 ml heavy cream
• 🧂 Salt and freshly ground black pepper

👩‍🍳Instructions

Bring a pot of water to a boil, season with salt and add the tortellini. Cook them for slightly less than the time indicated on the package, so they remain quite al dente, as they will continue cooking in the oven. Drain the tortellini and set aside.

Slice the mushrooms and cut the sausages and ham or bacon into small pieces.

Heat a frying pan and add the olive oil. Sauté the mushrooms, sausages and ham or bacon. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Add the tortellini and gently toss to combine. Remove the pan from the heat.

Add half of the grated cheese and the heavy cream and mix well.

Lightly grease a baking dish and transfer the mixture to the dish. Sprinkle the remaining grated cheese evenly over the top.

Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 20–25 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the top is beautifully golden brown. 😊

If you enjoy baked pasta dishes, try our Farfalle Au Gratin too, another delicious and comforting pasta dish with a beautifully golden, cheesy topping.

Enjoy!
Nanà…✍️