This collection leans hard into easy wins: quick soups, baked meals, grilled twists, and no-fuss pasta salads. Whether you’re using store-bought tortellini or making ravioli from scratch, there’s something here that works for your pace and pantry.
There’s no shortage of one-pan meals, crowd-friendly casseroles, or fast weeknight dishes. Many recipes offer ways to repurpose leftovers or build meals ahead of time. If you’re cooking for a group or just trying to get dinner done, this lineup gives you solid options.
Scroll through, pick based on what you’ve got in the fridge, and save the rest for later. Whether you’re feeding a crowd, meal prepping for the week, or just getting dinner on the table fast, there’s a dish here ready to work.
Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup
A smooth and hearty soup made fast in the Instant Pot. The tomato base is creamy and cheesy, with tender tortellini and a boost of freshness from basil. Everything cooks together in one pot—ideal for easy cleanup.
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Tortellini with Peas
This is a fast pasta dish with cheese tortellini tossed in a light white sauce, peas, and onions. It’s quick to cook, mild in flavor, and works well as a weeknight comfort meal.
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Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad
Cheese tortellini mixed with chopped veggies, herbs, and Italian dressing. This pasta salad is a cold dish that holds up well for potlucks, lunches, or as a side. Easily adjustable to your taste.
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Baked Ravioli with Creamy Pasta Sauce
Frozen or fresh ravioli layered with sauce and cheese, then baked until bubbly. Feels like lasagna, but skips the boiling and layering steps. It’s a one-dish option that’s filling and low-effort.
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Tortellini Pasta Salad
A chilled salad featuring cheese tortellini, fresh vegetables, and a zippy dressing. Quick to prep and perfect for warmer days, cookouts, or casual lunches.
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Cheesy Baked Tortellini Casserole
A no-fuss baked meal with tortellini in a tomato cream sauce, covered in mozzarella and baked until golden. Great for a hands-off dinner when you want something filling without much prep.
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Traeger Parmesan Ravioli
Ravioli is grilled on a Traeger for a light smoky flavor and topped with parmesan. This approach adds depth and texture to a standard pasta night with little extra effort.
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Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe
A stovetop soup loaded with cheese tortellini, chunks of chicken, and Italian herbs in a creamy broth. It’s warming, filling, and hits the table fast with ingredients you may already have.
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Traeger Baked Tortellini
This recipe layers tortellini, marinara, meatballs, and cheese, baked on a Traeger for smoky flavor. It’s a full meal in one pan and works well for feeding a crowd with minimal prep.
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Homemade Ravioli
From-scratch pasta dough filled with a cheese mix of ricotta, provolone, and mozzarella. A hands-on recipe for when you want to put in the time and make your own stuffed pasta.
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Beef Stroganoff Ravioli
Combines the creamy sauce of beef stroganoff with cheese or meat ravioli for a fast twist on a classic. One-pan, comforting, and works with store-bought pasta.
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Ravioli Lasagna
Ravioli replaces lasagna noodles in this shortcut casserole. Just layer with sauce and cheese and bake. It’s hearty, cheesy, and easy to throw together midweek.
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Lobster Ravioli Sauce
A creamy, white wine–based sauce built to pair with lobster ravioli. Adds richness without overwhelming the delicate seafood. Best served fresh, right after it’s made.
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Creamy Sauce for Ravioli (Prosciutto, Peas and Peppers)
A rich sauce of cream, sautéed prosciutto, sweet peas, and peppers, made to coat ravioli. Comes together quickly and gives store-bought pasta a boost.
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Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad
Another take on this cold salad: cheese tortellini tossed with crunchy vegetables and a tangy Italian vinaigrette. Great for summer or as a side dish that holds up well.
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Instant Pot Tortellini Soup
A pressure cooker version of tortellini soup with vegetables. It’s a fast, no-meat meal that’s ready in about 30 minutes. One-pot and beginner friendly.
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Tortellini Caprese Salad
A fresh salad with tortellini, cherry tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella tossed in olive oil or a light dressing. Comes together fast and works for lunch or as a side.
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Traeger Creamy Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage
This soup blends cheese tortellini and Italian sausage in a creamy broth, finished on a pellet grill for extra flavor. A strong choice when you want a filling one-bowl meal.
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Air Fryer Mini Ravioli Appetizer
Mini ravioli are air fried until crisp and golden—no oil needed. Serve with marinara for dipping. Great for parties or as a finger food with minimal cleanup.
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Pesto Tortellini Salad with Chicken
This cold pasta salad uses creamy pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and chopped chicken tossed with cheese tortellini. A solid make-ahead meal or picnic dish.
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Tortellini and Meatball Soup
A hearty soup with tortellini, broth, and cooked meatballs. Uses pantry staples and goes from stovetop to bowl in under an hour. Good for a no-fuss dinner.
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Air Fryer Ravioli
Coated ravioli cooked in the air fryer for a crispy outside without frying. Serve with marinara or dipping sauce. Makes a great snack or appetizer.
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Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage
A thick and filling soup made with tortellini and cooked sausage in a tomato broth. It’s warm, bold, and made in one pot—easy cleanup included.
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Pressure Cooker Creamy Ham & Tortellini Soup
Ham, tortellini, and a creamy base come together in the pressure cooker. A solid choice when you want something warm, salty, and fast.
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Antipasto Tortellini Pasta Salad
A filling salad that pairs cheese tortellini with meats, cheeses, and marinated veggies. Great for gatherings, meal prep, or a lunch that holds up in the fridge.
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Roasted Squash & Sausage Ravioli
Ravioli stuffed with roasted squash and sausage, served with a simple sauce or brown butter. Works well for colder months or a weekend dinner.
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Ravioli Lasagna
A repeat of the earlier entry, this layered ravioli bake skips the lasagna noodles but keeps the flavor. Quick to build and always a crowd-pleaser.
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Garlic Parmesan Steak Tortellini
A fast one-pan meal with seared steak, cheese tortellini, and a garlic parmesan sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes and filling enough to stand alone.
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Tortellini alla Panna
A creamy pasta dish with cheese tortellini, heavy cream, and parmesan. No extras needed—just rich, simple flavor made in one pot.
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