Cheese Tortellini Pepperoni Pizza (Printable Version)

Cheese tortellini and pepperoni baked in a creamy cheese sauce topped with mozzarella and pizza sauce swirl.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 16 ounces cheese-stuffed tortellini

02 - 2 ounces quartered pepperoni

03 - Sliced pepperoni for topping

04 - 2 cups whole milk

05 - 8 ounces original Velveeta cheese

06 - 2 cups shredded cheese blend (including mozzarella)

07 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese for topping

08 - 1/2 cup pizza sauce

09 - 2 garlic cloves

10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

11 - 1/2 teaspoon dry Italian seasoning

01 - Set the oven temperature to 375°F.

02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook garlic cloves until golden and fragrant.

03 - Add whole milk and dry Italian seasoning to the skillet. Warm until steaming, stirring occasionally.

04 - Lower heat to low and stir in Velveeta cheese and shredded cheese blend until completely melted and smooth.

05 - Incorporate cooked tortellini and quartered pepperoni into the cheese sauce. Stir gently for one minute until heated through.

06 - Transfer the mixture into a casserole dish. Spoon pizza sauce on top and gently swirl to distribute evenly.

07 - Layer sliced pepperoni and sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the surface.

08 - Bake uncovered for 25 minutes until the dish is bubbly.

09 - Broil on high for 3 to 4 minutes to achieve a golden brown top.

01 - Using freshly grated cheese blend enhances melting quality and flavor.