Homemade Olive Garden Tortellini al Forno
Craving something warm and filling? This staple of the Olive Garden menu is great for easy weeknight meals.
Olive Garden is known for modern takes on classic Italian cuisine. This recipe for Homemade Olive Garden Tortellini al Forno is just that. The pasta recipe is incredibly easy to make on the stovetop with just 6 ingredients.
The homemade sauce is rich, creamy, and so satisfying. The cheesy tortellini is tossed in the white sauce and topped with crispy bacon, Parmesan cheese, and scallions. This tortellini al forno from Olive Garden can be served like the restaurant does it, as an appetizer, or as a decadent main course.
This easy pasta dish is perfect for a weeknight meal because it's easy to make, and you can easily feed the whole family. The rustic fall flavors of this dish make it great for chilly evenings, curled up by the fire. The sauce is perfectly creamy; hearty enough to keep you satisfied, but not so overwhelming that you get too full.
Break out the pasta, and get to cooking! This dish will soon become a family favorite.
Serves4 People
What Is Tortellini al Forno?
From the Blogger: "If you have never tried it, tortellini al forno is cheese and prosciutto-filled tortellini in a parmesan cream sauce, topped with crumbled bacon."
Tortellini is also known as "cappelletti" in some regions. The noodles are ring-like in appearance and almost resemble belly buttons, giving them the nickname "ombelico." You can stuff these noodles with meat like pork loin and prosciutto or simply fill them with cheese.
"Al forno" means "baked" in Italian, so tortellini al forno is typically an oven recipe. However, this version of tortellini al forno from Olive Garden is simplified by using a stove to cook the noodles. It's still just as tasty as the original recipe, so be sure to give it a try!