Baked Tortellini with Marinara

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Baked Tortellini with Marinara is a comforting Italian-American pasta dish featuring cheese-filled tortellini baked in a rich tomato sauce, often topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan. It combines the heartiness of stuffed pasta with the simplicity of a classic marinara, making it a popular weeknight or family meal.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is moderately high in carbohydrates from the pasta, with a good amount of protein from the cheese filling and sauce. A typical serving provides around 400-500 calories, along with calcium, iron, and lycopene from the tomatoes.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	52 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	850 mg
Calcium	280 mg
Iron	3.2 mg
Potassium	420 mg
Vitamin A	15% DV
Vitamin C	12% DV
Lycopene	8 mg
Selenium	18 mcg
Folate	45 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Tortellini originated in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, where legend says their shape was inspired by the navel of Venus. Nutritionally, the baked preparation helps the tomato sauce retain more lycopene, an antioxidant linked to heart health.