Grandmother's Kitchen

Tortellini Casserole

Tortellini Casserole

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. package frozen cheese tortellini
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen green beans
  • 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Vegetarian Gravy Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • 1 teaspoon parsley
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Makes 6 servings

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Place the frozen tortellini and vegetables in a 13 x 9 pan.
  3. Add all of the gravy ingredients to a small pan. Whisk ingredients until they are blended. Cook over a medium-high flame and stir occasionally, until it reaches a boil. Lower flame, stir frequently, and simmer for 2 -3 minutes until it thickens.
  4. Pour the gravy over the tortellini and vegetables. Stir to coat.
  5. Place foil over the pan and bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Stir halfway through baking time.
  6. Remove foil, sprinkle with cheese, and bake for 10 more minutes.

Original source: 5dollardinners.com