What matters
Fresh and dried tortellini have different boiling times.
Everyday cooking Recipe
Air fryer tortellini spinach bake
Air fryer tortellini spinach bake with creamy tomato sauce and Gouda. Boil dried meat-filled tortellini according to the pack before baking.
Total time
50 min
Calories
523 kcal
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Boil pasta before baking
This version uses dried meat-filled tortellini and is not vegetarian. A shallow dish about 18 × 14 cm helps the sauce heat evenly.
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Recipe
Air fryer tortellini spinach bake
Air fryer tortellini spinach bake with creamy tomato sauce and Gouda. Boil dried meat-filled tortellini according to the pack before baking.
Ingredients
2 servings
Method
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1
Prepare
Boil tortellini according to the pack, about 12 minutes here. Drain. Wash, dry and roughly chop spinach.
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2
Mix and season
Mix passata, cream, salt and pepper. Add tortellini and spinach in the dish; keep the layer no deeper than 4 cm. Use a heatproof dish suitable for the appliance, leaving space around it for airflow. Do not preheat with loose paper.
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3
Cook
If required by the manufacturer, preheat for 3 minutes at 170 °C. Heat about 15 minutes at 170 °C, gently stirring to the bottom partway through. Spinach should wilt and the centre become hot.
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4
Check and serve
Add Gouda and melt another 5 minutes at 180 °C. If the centre is cool, heat longer before adding cheese.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air fryer tortellini spinach bake
Serving guidance
Do not start with an uncooked dry pasta layer.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
For vegetarian tortellini check filling and rennet; nutrition changes.
Add a little basil after baking.
Nutrition per serving
523kcal
61.0 gCarbohydrates
19.5 gProtein
20.8 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air fryer tortellini spinach bake
No, the specified tortellini contain meat filling.
Not with this method; the sauce is not enough boiling liquid.
Extra wash water would dilute the creamy tomato sauce.
No, the sauce in the centre must be hot too.
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