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Southern-Style Baked Tortellini
Combine the classic baked tortellini recipe with some favorite Southern ingredients for a one-pan meal the whole family will love.
Prep
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Cook
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Total
30 min
Serves
6
Instructions
- 01
Preheat oven to broil with rack about 10 inches from heat source. Heat bacon in a large, deep ovenproof skillet over medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until bacon is crisp, about 7 minutes. Add onion; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add collard greens, stock, and 2 teaspoons paprika; bring to a simmer over medium, stirring and scraping bottom of skillet. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until greens are wilted, about 4 minutes.
- 02
Stir in marinara, and return to a simmer over medium-high. Add tortellini; cook, stirring occasionally, until tortellini begin to plump and soften, about 4 minutes.
- 03
Remove from heat; fold in 1 cup Cheddar or mozzarella. Sprinkle top with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar or mozzarella. In a small bowl, stir together panko, Parmesan, olive oil, garlic, salt, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon paprika; sprinkle evenly over tortellini.
- 04
Broil until panko topping is golden brown, about 2 minutes.
Variations & swaps
Southern-Style Baked Tortellini Variations
- To add your own unique twist to the dish, consider these ingredient substitutions and additions:
- Bacon: Swap with Andouille sausage, ham, or turkey bacon as desired.
- Collard greens: If needed, opt for kale, spinach, or Swiss chard in the place of collard greens.
- Refrigerated tortellini: You can also use frozen or dried tortellini (boil them first), or refrigerated or frozen mini ravioli in the place of tortellini if desired.
- Panko: Swap the panko with regular breadcrumbs or crushed crackers.
- Protein: Add shredded chicken or cooked sausage for added protein.
- Veggies: Bulk up the dish with sauteed mushrooms, roasted red peppers, zucchini, or other favorite veggies.
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