Name: Pizza Tortellini Bake
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 - 5
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for baking dish; 1 onion, chopped; 2 c. thinly sliced mushrooms, divided; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp. tomato paste; 1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes; 2 sprigs fresh basil; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 (9-oz.) packages refrigerated cheese tortellini; 3/4 c. pepperoni, divided; 2 c. shredded mozarella; 2 tbsp. sliced black olives; 1/4 c. freshly sliced basil, for garnish

Step 1Preheat 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.

Step 2Remove 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.

Step 3Bake until cheese has melted and pasta is cooked through, 25 minutes. Broil until golden, about 2 minutes more. Garnish with basil before serving.

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