Description
Beefy Tortellini Bake is a comforting one-dish meal that brings together tender cheese tortellini, savory ground beef, and gooey melted cheese. This dish is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re feeding a crowd or looking for a quick weeknight dinner. With its rich flavors and satisfying texture, it’s sure to please everyone at the table. Plus, you can easily make it your own by adding your favorite veggies or sauces.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 18 oz fresh cheese tortellini
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté the onions until translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Gently fold in tortellini until well-coated.
- Transfer to the baking dish, top with mozzarella cheese, and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg