Tennessee Onion Tortellini
Directions
- 1Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2Lightly grease a 3-quart baking dish.
- 3Slice 3 sweet onions thinly and place them in a baking dish.
- 4Toss the onions with a little olive oil.
- 5Add butter to the onions.
- 6Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning, paprika, and oregano.
- 7Bake the onions at 375 degrees F for about an hour, stirring every 20 to 30 minutes, until softened and caramelized.
- 8Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
- 9Add tortellini and cook for 3 minutes; drain.
- 10Remove onions from the oven and increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 11Stir in French onion dip until well combined.
- 12Add tortellini and broth; stir until well combined.
- 13Top with white Cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese.
- 14Return to the oven and bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until browned and bubbly.
- 15Finish it off with a little fresh parsley.
- 16Serve and garnish with more parsley and freshly cracked pepper.
Ingredients
- 3 sweet onions
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1.5 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 20 ounce package refrigerated tortellini
- 1 cup French onion dip
- 0.5 cup beef broth or water
- 1.5 cups shredded white Cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- for garnish chopped parsley
Equipment
baking dishovenpotcolander
Tips
- The French onion dip is a secret weapon in this recipe.
- You do not have to stand over the stove all day for this.