Baked Tortellini With Turkey, Butternut Squash & Chard Recipe
This delightful tortellini casserole is a comforting dish that combines tender butternut squash, savory turkey, and earthy Swiss chard for a delicious and satisfying meal. Topped with a crunchy mixture of Parmesan cheese, fresh sage, and chopped pecans, this bake is perfect for a cozy family dinner or gathering with friends. Experience a harmony of flavors and textures in each bite of this inviting casserole.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 cups butternut squash cubes (about 1/2 inch)
- 24 oz. cheese tortellini
- 3 cups tomato sauce, divided
- 2 cups chopped turkey (white & dark meat)
- 2 1/2 cups Swiss chard (strips cut crosswise)
- 1/2 cup coarsely grated Parmesan cheese
- Topping:
- 3/4 cup coarsely grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh sage
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the butternut squash cubes and cook until tender when pierced with a fork, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the squash to a bowl and mash with the back of a fork. Set aside.
- Add the tortellini to the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes less than directed by package instructions. Drain the tortellini and transfer to a large bowl.
- To the tortellini, add 1 cup tomato sauce, mashed butternut squash, turkey (or chicken) and chard. Stir to combine.
- Spread ¾ cup tomato sauce on the bottom of a 9- by 12-inch (or 9- by 13 inch) baking dish.
- Transfer half or the tortellini mixture to the baking dish and spread evenly. Top with ¾ cup tomato sauce.
- Transfer the remaining tortellini mixture to the baking dish, spreading evenly. Spread remaining ¾ cup tomato sauce over top.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly on top of the tortellini. Bake, uncovered, until the cheese is melted and the casserole is heated through, about 30 minutes. Serve.
- The Topping:
- In a medium bowl, stir together the Parmesan cheese, sage and pecans.
Yield
Serves 6.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Cup
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 27.8 g
- Protein Content: 23.3 g
- Fat Content: 15.1 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4.7 g
- Cholesterol Content: 54.7 mg
- Sodium Content: 875.4 mg
- Fiber Content: 5.6 g
- Sugar Content: 8.3 g
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