Tortellini Al Forno

This Tortellini al Forno is a rich, cheesy Olive Garden copycat made with sausage, creamy sauce, and baked to golden perfection. Easy and crave-worthy!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 20

Total Time 50

Servings servings

Calories 522kcal

Author Kathleen

Ingredients

1 package cheese filled tortellini
6 slices bacon chopped
1 large clove garlic
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups whole milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 cup Mozzarella shredded
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

Prepare tortellini (1 package) according to package instructions. Drain and rinse.
Meanwhile, cook chopped bacon (6 slices) in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate. Set aside.
Remove all but 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings from skillet. Add garlic (1) and cook in remaining dripping on low for about 1 minute. Sprinkle flour (2 tablespoons) in the skillet and whisk until combined with drippings. Gradually whisk in milk (1 3/4 cups). Bring to a boil. Add salt (1/4 teaspoon), black pepper (1/4 teaspoon), and dried Italian seasoning (1/4 teaspoon), lower the heat and cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Add mozzarella (1/2 cup) and Parmesan (1/4 cup) and heat until melted. Toss cooked tortellini and bacon in sauce, sprinkle with parsley (2 tablespoons) and serve immediately.

Notes

Grate your own Parmesan: Pre-shredded cheese doesn’t melt as smoothly and can make the sauce grainy.
Don’t overcook the pasta: Slightly undercooked tortellini finishes perfectly in the oven.
Thin the sauce if needed: If it thickens too much, add a splash of milk or cream to loosen it.
Use whole milk dairy: It gives you the richest, most restaurant-style result.

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