Description
A quick and delicious cheesy beef tortellini bake ready in just 40 minutes. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
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
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add marinara sauce, garlic powder, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper to the beef. Stir well.
- Mix cooked tortellini with the beef and sauce.
- Transfer mixture to a baking dish. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Use fresh tortellini for best results.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cheesy beef tortellini bake, easy dinner, 40-minute meal, pasta bake