Ingredients for - Pizza Tortellini Bake

1. 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for baking dish
2. 1 onion, chopped
3. 2 c. thinly sliced mushrooms, divided
4. 3 garlic cloves, minced
5. 2 tbsp. tomato paste
6. 1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes
7. 2 sprigs fresh basil
8. Kosher salt
9. Freshly ground black pepper
10. 2 (9-oz.) packages refrigerated cheese tortellini
11. 3/4 c. pepperoni, divided
12. 2 c. shredded mozarella
13. 2 tbsp. sliced black olives
14. 1/4 c. freshly sliced basil, for garnish

How to cook deliciously - Pizza Tortellini Bake

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add onion and 1 ¾ cup mushrooms and cook, stirring, until soft, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add tomato paste and cook stirring, until darkened slightly, about 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes, 1 cup water, and basil and season with salt and pepper. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook until slightly reduced, about 10 minutes. Remove basil sprigs. 

2 . Stage

Remove skillet from heat and add tortellini and ½ cup pepperoni to skillet. Stir until coated. Top with mozzarella, remaining ¼ cup pepperoni, remaining ¼ cup mushrooms, and olives, then cover skillet with foil. 

3 . Stage

Bake until cheese has melted and pasta is cooked through, 25 minutes. Broil until golden, about 2 minutes more. Garnish with basil before serving.