If you don’t have a pot that is large enough, use the biggest pot that you have and only cook half of the tortellini at one time.
Be patient while the water boils. With a very large volume of water, it can take some time for the water to heat completely.
If you can’t eat salt, you can skip adding the salt and let the pasta cook for 1-2 extra minutes.
If you don’t have a slotted spoon, you can use a large wooden spoon or a spatula. Just be careful not to spill any of the tortellini!
If it isn’t done, cook the tortellini for an additional 1-2 minutes.
If you have extra tortellini, place it in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Be patient while the oven heats up. Depending on what kind of oven you have, it may take some time to reach the right temperature. Most ovens will make a noise when they’ve reached the correct temperature.
Be careful not to use too much sauce on the bottom of the dish. This can leave you with too little sauce throughout the rest of the dish, making the tortellini dry.
Be sure to only use uncooked tortellini. Using cooked tortellini can cause the noodles to become overcooked and the filling will spill out. If you end up with some areas that have more sauce, use a spoon to spread the sauce out over the tortellini.
Be careful not to use all of the cheese in the center of the dish, as this will leave you with none for the top of the dish.
If you have extra tortellini that won’t fit in an even layer, set them aside to use in a different dish or store them in the refrigerator to eat later.
There should be an even distribution of mozzarella and parmesan across the top of the dish. If you need to, use your hands or a clean spoon to spread the cheese over the sauce.
If your tortellini has a meat filling, consider adding an additional 2-3 minutes to ensure that the meat is heated thoroughly.
If you like crispier cheese, leave the uncovered dish in the oven for 12-13 minutes.
If you have leftover tortellini, scoop it into an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for 1 week to enjoy the left overs.
