Description
Easy Beefy and Cheesy Baked Tortellini is a comforting delight that effortlessly combines tender cheese tortellini with savory ground beef and rich marinara sauce, topped with gooey mozzarella. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also satisfies every palate at the table. With layers of creamy cheese and the option to add your favorite veggies, you can customize this recipe to suit your family’s taste. Enjoy a hearty meal that promises smiles all around!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 22 ounces frozen cheese tortellini
- 8 ounces grated mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 large cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 3-quart baking dish.
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef with minced garlic until no longer pink; drain excess fat.
- Season the meat with garlic powder, dried basil, parsley, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper; stir well.
- Mix in the marinara sauce and then add thawed tortellini from a colander to combine.
- Stir in half of the mozzarella until melted into the mixture and transfer it to the baking dish.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and sprinkle Parmesan cheese evenly.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg