Cheesy Baked Tortellini Casserole With Meat Sauce
Indulge in the comforting delight of Cheesy Baked Tortellini Casserole With Meat Sauce, a perfect dish for busy weeknights and family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (20oz) container of cheese tortellini
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 (24oz) jar of pasta sauce
- 8 ounces cream cheese (cubed)
- 1–2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Seasonings to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess grease and season with salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Stir in the pasta sauce and cream cheese; simmer until well combined.
- Toss cooked tortellini into the sauce mixture until evenly coated. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheese over the top.
- Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes; switch to broil for an additional 2-3 minutes until cheese is golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 75mg