Hearty Beefy Tortellini Bake
A comforting casserole featuring tender tortellini nestled in a rich beefy marinara sauce topped with gooey mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 20 oz Cheese-filled Tortellini
- 24 oz Marinara Sauce
- 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Medium Onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 cup Spinach (optional)
- 1 cup Mushrooms (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, introduce the ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic and sauté for about 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in the marinara sauce and Italian seasoning. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions, then fold them into the meat sauce.
- Transfer the mixture into a baking dish, leveling it out, and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown.
Notes
Consider adding spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition and flavor. Assemble the dish a day in advance for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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