This skillet tortellini bake is a super cheesy, super easy dinner idea that will satisfy the whole family!

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We are getting back into the regular school mode here, which means that easy meals are a big necessity right now. Everyone is adjusting to more responsibilities and demands on their time, including mom/head chef.

This skillet tortellini bake is somewhat of an indulgent meal, but it’s also one that can be made in fifteen minutes or less, and is totally a crowd pleaser. I like to serve it with a side salad to make sure that we are still getting in vegetable servings without adding much effort to dinner prep. Another option is to stir in a handful of chopped spinach/greens for a boost of color and nutrition.

If you don’t already have a cast iron skillet, I highly recommend Lodge Cast Iron! We have several pans and griddles. You can shop our favorites in our Amazon shop.

Skillet Tortellini Bake

The fact that all of the ingredients can be kept in the freezer until you need a super easy meal makes this recipe even more of a life-saver on busy nights. I like to buy cheese tortellini at Costco and put both packages in the freezer. We may have one in this skillet tortellini bake, and use one for the Rainy Day Chicken Tortellini Soup recipe from my cookbook.

I also try to always keep marinara sauce on hand, kept in mason jars in the freezer too, until I need them. If you have my cookbook, there is an excellent big batch marinara sauce recipe in the back. Or, if you don’t have it yet, you can use this stovetop recipe.

Easy Weeknight Dinners

The past couple of weeks I have been heavily relying on easy meals during the week, and truth be told, on the weekend too. I am certain that once things calm down a bit and we find our groove again, I will be ready to take on dinners that require a little more effort at least a couple times a week.

But until then, there is no shame in rocking the easy dinner game. Actually, being able to put a homemade meal on the table even when life is crazy is absolutely trophy-merriting, gold-star level, game.

I have a few resources to help you make it through those nights when it’s survival mode at your house and easy dinners are a must. (Of course, this skillet tortellini bake recipe is one of them). I want to make sure you know about them because they have totally been saving my life recently.

First is the MEGA LIST OF EASY DINNER IDEAS. This free printable and shopping guide is full of ideas and variations to get simple, homemade meals on the table in a hurry.

The second resource is new, and is available in our shop. The ESSENTIAL WEEKNIGHT MEALS FOR THE BUSY FAMILY e-cookbook is a collection of some of the best, most popular, easy recipes from the blog– all in one place! This e-book is an awesome resource to save on your phone or iPad for quick reference. Plus, in addition to the recipes, there is a bonus section with some of my best tips for simplifying cooking and helping your family transition to real food.

I hope your transition back in to fall routines and school schedules is smooth and I’m here to help in any way I can!