Description
A comforting and hearty casserole of cheese tortellini, ground beef, and creamy sauces topped with gooey cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (20 oz) container of refrigerated or frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 (24 oz) jar of pasta sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 1–2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated or shredded parmesan
- Seasoning to taste (salt, garlic powder, black pepper, Italian seasoning)
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat, seasoning with chosen spices.
- Drain excess grease, then add tomato sauce and cream cheese, stirring until smooth.
- Gently fold the cooked tortellini into the beef mixture until well coated.
- Transfer to the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan on top.
- Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes, then broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months and thaw before reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg