Description
A comforting blend of cheese-filled tortellini, seasoned ground beef, and marinara sauce, baked to perfection with a melty mozzarella topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 oz cheese-filled tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and sauté the onions until they turn translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and ground beef. Cook the mixture until the beef is nicely browned.
- Mix in the marinara sauce and Italian seasoning. Let this simmer for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to develop.
- Prepare the tortellini according to the package directions until they reach al dente; drain.
- Combine the cooked tortellini with the meat mixture, ensuring everything is well-coated in that delicious sauce.
- Transfer the combined ingredients to the prepared baking dish. Top generously with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until everything is bubbly and golden.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding vegetables like spinach or bell peppers. Let the bake rest for a few minutes before serving for better slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: tortellini, beef, Italian bake, comfort food, cheesy, casserole