Description
Indulge in a warm and comforting dish with this Cheesy Baked Tortellini Casserole With Meat Sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy-to-prepare casserole combines tender cheese tortellini and savory ground beef enveloped in a creamy sauce, topped with gooey melted cheese. It’s a crowd-pleaser that satisfies even the pickiest eaters! Simply layer the ingredients in a baking dish, let it bake to perfection, and enjoy a hearty meal that’s ideal for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (20 oz) container refrigerated or frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 (24 oz) jar pasta sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 1-2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated or shredded parmesan
- Seasoning to taste
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef; season with salt and spices.
- Drain excess grease and stir in pasta sauce and cream cheese; simmer until smooth.
- Combine cooked tortellini with the sauce mixture, then pour into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan on top.
- Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes; switch to broil for an additional 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
- Let sit for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg