All the flavors of your favorite sandwich wrapped up in a yummy pasta! This Philly Cheesesteak Baked Tortellini recipe is filled with tender tortellini, peppers and roast beef wrapped in a cheesy sauce!
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Why you'll love this recipe
This meal is always a winner! It's so simple to make and with minimal prep and ingredients, it's a breeze to make!
It only takes 30 minutes to make. It's delicious and everyone will be begging for seconds!
Ingredients
For the exact measurements for the baked cheese tortellini casserole, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Alfredo sauce - store-bought is what I recommend, it works great with this dish.
- frozen peppers - you can certainly substitute fresh, if so I'd use three red, green and yellow or orange bell peppers sliced very thinly.
- deli beef - thinly sliced deli roast beef is delicious! If you'd like to save some money, substitute ground beef.
- provolone cheese - thinly sliced, yes you can substitute Swiss or pepper jack. Mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese would be delicious as well!
- cream cheese - you can omit this if you prefer, but just that little bit of cheese really up's the flavor in the store-bought sauce.
- tortellini - I used frozen, but you can substitute with dried or fresh tortellini. Just cook to al dente.
🔪 Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. For the complete directions for the cheese tortellini recipe just scroll down to the bottom!
- Preheat the oven and prepare the baking dish by spraying with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In well salted water, cooked the tortellini to al dente. Drain well, set aside.
- Set a large pot over medium heat. Add the olive and frozen peppers. (No need to thaw them first.) Sauté for 3-5 minutes until the peppers begin to soften.
- Add the cream cheese and alfredo sauce. Stir to combine and melt the cream cheese. Dice the roast beef into bite sized pieces. Add to the sauce.
- Next add all of the cheese tortellini and stir to combine. Pour into prepared casserole dish. Top with slices of sliced provolone cheese.
- Bake the casserole uncovered for 20 minutes until it is hot & bubbly and the top is lightly brown. Serve and enjoy!
🔪 Equipment
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- 9x13 casserole dish - I love this set, wouldn't it be pretty to take to a potluck?
- A large skillet - this one is great because it's super deep. Or a dutch oven to cook the peppers, onions and sauce.
There's definitely a theme in the colors I'm choosing today - these are pretty!
FAQ's
Absolutely! Substitute with any pasta you have on hand. The baked cheesy tortellini is just so delicious!
Just minutes! Depending on whether you choose frozen, fresh or dried it can take anywhere from 2-8 minutes. That's why it's perfect for a weeknight meal!
It cooks very quickly. You'll know it's ready to be drained when it is slightly puffed up and floats to the top of the pot it's boiling in.
Tips
No matter what type of pasta you use, cook to al dente. Don't overcook the pasta!
More cheese never hurts!
Variations
Love this idea, but want to make it vegetarian? That's certainly easy enough, just omit the meat! You can add sautéed mushrooms for meaty goodness or leave them out.
Adding a couple big handfuls of spinach makes this super yummy as well.
No tortellini? No problem - you can use ravioli, bowtie, rigatoni, penne pasta. You can even use spaghetti. Just break it into thirds before boiling it.
If you'd like to save some money, substitute ground beef. Brown it first in a large skillet, drain excess grease.
Add your favorite red sauce, meat sauce or spaghetti sauce to make a totally different dish.
Storage
Allow leftovers of the Philly Cheesesteak Bake to cool completely, wrap tightly and refrigerate. It will last in the refrigerator 3-4 days. Freeze for up to three months.
Serving suggestions
As you can see one of my favorite sides to serve with tortellini pasta bake is roasted asparagus! A few more great recipes are steamed Brussels sprouts or steamed green beans. This dish is rich and a light side is best!
If you're looking some yummy rolls to sop up that delicious cheese sauce, bake a batch of these fluffy dinner rolls!
Related recipes
Just like you, I'm all about an easy cheesy baked tortellini and other delicious meals! Here are more of my favorite pasta recipes:
Beef Noodle Casserole, simple and so good!
Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells is rich, cheesing and a family friendly meal. It's great for a make-ahead recipe and freezes terrific too.
If you're tired of the same old meal, be sure to try this Taco Spaghetti Recipe! It's like your favorite taco wrapped up in pasta form! Cheesy and delicious, this is really an amazing meal!
This recipe for Cowboy Tater Tot Casserole is another family favorite and why not!! Who wouldn't love chili topped with cheesy hash browns? It's a creamy, hearty meal and so simple to make!
Another great dish is Unstuffed Bell Pepper Casserole - think your favorite stuffed pepper recipe without all the fussy prep, it's delicious!
Recipe
Philly Cheesesteak Tortellini Pasta Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 19 ounce cheese tortellini frozen or fresh
- 15 ounce frozen bell pepper strips
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 15 ounces alfredo sauce
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- ⅓ pound deli roast beef thinly sliced
- 6-8 slices provolone cheese thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 9x13 casserole dish by spraying with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Boil the pasta in a large pot of water. Cook the tortellini as per package directions just short of al dente. (It will finish cooking in the oven.) Drain well, set aside.
- Set a large pot over medium heat. Add the olive and frozen peppers. (No need to thaw them first.) Sauté for 3-5 minutes until the peppers begin to soften.
- Add the cream cheese and alfredo sauce. Stir to combine and melt the cream cheese. Dice the roast beef into bite sized pieces. Add to the sauce mixture.
- Next add the cooked pasta and stir to combine. Pour into prepared casserole dish. Top with slices of sliced provolone cheese.
- Bake the casserole uncovered for 20 minutes until it is hot & bubbly and the top is lightly brown. Serve and enjoy!
Meranda
Can this be prepped ahead of time and baked later?
Bowl Me Over
Yes, make it ahead and cover with foil and refrigerate. It may take 10 to 15 minutes longer to heat. Enjoy this meal Meranda!