Chicken Cheeseballs With Instant Mashed Potatoes
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Get ready to indulge in a cheesy, creamy, and delightful pasta dish that will have your taste buds dancing with joy! Today, we’re diving into the world of Tortelloni with Sauce, and trust me, you won’t want to miss this! No more boring, bland pasta dishes that leave you craving something more. This recipe is packed with flavors that will have you coming back for seconds, maybe even thirds!

Let’s start by gathering our ingredients. You’ll need tortelloni pasta, marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh parsley, and salt & pepper to taste. Optional toppings include diced tomatoes, sliced basil, and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes.
First things first, cook the tortelloni according to the package instructions until it’s al dente. Once cooked, drain the pasta and set it aside, reserving about a cup of the pasta water for later.
In a large skillet, heat up your marinara sauce over medium heat. Once heated, add the cooked tortelloni to the skillet and toss it in the sauce until it’s well coated. If the sauce is too thick, add some of the reserved pasta water to thin it out.
Now it’s time to add the cheesy goodness! Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta and cover the skillet with a lid. Let it simmer for a few minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Don’t forget to give it a stir every now and then to ensure everything is well combined.
Once the cheese is melted, remove the skillet from the heat and season the pasta with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish it with chopped fresh parsley and your choice of optional toppings. I personally love adding diced tomatoes, sliced basil, and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes for an extra kick.
Serve it hot and enjoy the flavors of this mouth-watering pasta dish. It’s perfect for a family dinner or a cozy night in. Trust me, this recipe will have you saying “Ciao!” to boring pasta dishes and “Hello!” to a newfound love for Tortelloni with Sauce.
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Ingredients
- 1 package tortelloni pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- Optional: 1/4 cup sliced basil
- Optional: Crushed red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
- 1. Gather ingredients: tortelloni pasta, marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh parsley, salt, and pepper.
- 2. Cook the tortelloni according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside, reserving about a cup of pasta water.
- 3. In a large skillet, heat the marinara sauce over medium heat.
- 4. Add the cooked tortelloni to the skillet and toss until well coated. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water to thin it out.
- 5. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta, cover the skillet, and let it simmer until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 6. Stir occasionally to ensure everything is well combined.
- 7. Once melted, remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 8. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and optional toppings like diced tomatoes, sliced basil, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- 9. Serve hot and enjoy!
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