Creamed Spinach and Tortellini Casserole

Submitted by Judith N.

"A rich and creamy casserole that is quick and easy to put together and to complete the meal add garlic breadsticks and a caesar salad. The original recipe source was Meals.com, however I have modified it to suit our tastes with great results."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 (9 ounce) packages fresh three cheese tortellini, prepared according to package directions,keep hot
• 3 (9 ounce) packages stouffer creamed spinach, defrosted according to package directions
• 6 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese or 6 ounces jalapeno jack cheese
• 24 ounces fresh sliced white mushrooms
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 3 twists fresh black pepper
• 10 -12 plum tomatoes, seed and chop 2 cups and reserve the remaining to top casserole
• 1⁄2 cup grated parmesan cheese

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease a large casserole dish.
3. Combine pasta, creamed spinach, cheese, mushrooms, garlic and black pepper in a large bowl.
4. Transfer mixture into prepared casserole.
5. Top with reserved tomatoes, sliced and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is golden brown.
7. (I like to brown slightly under the broiler).

Reviews

[Belinda in Austin]

My son and I loved this, and fought over the last few bites! Here are the changes I made, to accomodate our tastes, what I had on hand, and 2 mouths to feed: 1/2 of a 19 oz. pkg frozen cheese tortellini, 1 9oz. pkg. creamed spinach, 1 handful shredded mozzarella, NO mushrooms, 1 Tbsp. chopped garlic, several twists of pepper, 1 lg. regular tomato, parmesan cheese to cover casserole, a couple of shakes of red pepper flakes, AND about 1/2 cup chopped, cooked bacon (cause my son really likes it!). I used a round casserole dish (1 1/2 qt). This variation had a lot of flavor, and was a terrific one-dish meal...thanks for the idea!

 

[mandabears]

Easy and good enough for guests. Did not use mushrooms, hubby hates them and I had to use 2 cups of drained canned diced tomatoes, but no other tweeks. Loved it

 

[krosen]

This was soooooo good. I used canned drained tomatoes, extra cheese, and I put chopped cooked bacon on top half way through cooking. This is a keeper! Next time I will precook the mushrooms as the were a little under cooked.

 

[Katanashrp]

Very yummy and super easy. Love the idea of using creamed spinach as a shortcut. Thank you.

 

[LAURA F.]

This was flavorless and we didn't care for it at all. I didn't eat it, my husband gagged it down, our 2 year old didn't eat it, and we sadly threw out the entire tray to the trash. The only slight difference is I used a lower fat creamed spinach (Green Giant) rather than Stouffers. Maybe Stouffers was more flavorful. We won't make this again. Expensive to make with disappointing results.