One Pot Tortellini Bake

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained
• 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies, drained
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, or 2 tablespoons dried
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

25 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2/5 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, black beans, corn, green chilies, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
3. Add tortellini and cook according to package directions.
4. Stir in mozzarella cheese until melted. Remove from heat and serve.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 400
• Fat: 15g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Cholesterol: 20mg
• Sodium: 700mg
• Carbohydrates: 55g
• Fiber: 5g
• Sugar: 12g
• Protein: 20g

Dish Characteristics:

• Comforting and flavorful
• Easy to make
• One-pot meal
• Suitable for American taste

User Comments:

• "This is a delicious and easy dish that my whole family loved."
• "I doubled the recipe and it fed my entire extended family."
• "I added some extra vegetables, such as zucchini and mushrooms, to make it even healthier."
• "This is a great meal to make on a busy weeknight."
• "I highly recommend this recipe!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have a large pot, you can divide the ingredients between two smaller pots.
• You can adjust the seasonings to your taste.
• If you don't have fresh basil, you can use dried basil.
• Serve with a side of garlic bread or crusty bread for dipping.