Cheesy Baked Tortellini

Ingredients:

• olive oil
• 2 c. marinara sauce
• 1/3 c. mascarpone cheese
• 1/4 c. chopped Italian parsley leaves
• 2 tsp. chopped thyme leaves
• 1 lb. purchased cheese tortellini
• 2 oz. thinly sliced mozzarella
• 1/4 c. freshly grated parmesan
• 1/2 c. smoked gouda (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350. Lightly oil an 8 x 8 by 2 inch baking dish. (I used a 2.5 quart casserole dish with lid.)
2. Whisk the sauce, mascarpone, parsley, and thyme in a large bowl to blend.
   
3. Cook the tortellini in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 2 minutes. Drain.
   
4. Add the tortellini to the sauce and toss to coat. Transfer the tortellini mixture to the prepared baking dish.
   
5. Top the mixture with the remaining cheeses (mozzarella, parmesan, and gouda). Cover and bake until the sauce bubbles and the cheeses on top melt, about 30-35 minutes.
6. This portion serves 4-6. Enjoy!