Description
A hearty and comforting dish featuring beef and cheese tortellini baked to perfection with a rich tomato sauce and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 package (20 oz) cheese tortellini
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions, then drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in marinara sauce, garlic powder, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Combine cooked tortellini with the beef and sauce mixture.
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh tortellini for best results.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Substitute ground turkey for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: beef and cheese tortellini bake, baked tortellini, easy pasta bake