Description
Sheet Pan Broccoli Tortellini Bake is a 40-minute, one-pan weeknight winner featuring tender cheese tortellini, roasted broccoli, and cherry tomatoes bathed in a creamy, cheesy sauce. This family-friendly dish bakes together until bubbling, with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor. Perfect for meal prep or busy evenings, it offers comforting Italian-inspired goodness without turning on the oven for long. Customize with fresh basil, red pepper flakes, or extra veggies for variety and color.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- 1 cup heavy cream or cream alternative
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes or fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, toss broccoli and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Spread vegetables on a sheet pan and roast for 10–12 minutes until tender.
- Add cooked tortellini to the pan and pour over the heavy cream. Mix gently.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over the top.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil or red pepper flakes and serve warm.
Notes
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for 2–3 days.
- To lighten, substitute half-and-half or a lighter cream; reduce cheese quantity.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes.
- Use gluten-free tortellini if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 686 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 18.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
Keywords: Sheet Pan, Broccoli Tortellini, Tortellini Bake, Weeknight Dinner, Creamy Pasta, One-Pan Meal, Cheese Tortellini, Italian Night, Quick Dinner