Description
Delight in the warmth of Easy Beefy and Cheesy Baked Tortellini, a dish that brings together tender cheese tortellini, savory ground beef, and rich marinara sauce layered with melting mozzarella. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this comforting meal is sure to please both kids and adults alike. With minimal prep time and easy cleanup, it’s an ideal choice for an effortless yet satisfying dinner. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or cheeses for a personal twist. Enjoy leftovers that taste even better the next day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 large cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
- 1 package (22 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese (grated)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Seasonings: garlic powder, dried basil, parsley, oregano, thyme, crushed red pepper flakes (optional), salt, and black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat 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 with garlic powder, basil, parsley, oregano, thyme, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Stir in marinara sauce until combined.
- Slightly thaw frozen tortellini in a colander under warm water; drain well.
- Mix tortellini into the meat sauce along with half of the mozzarella until melted.
- Pour mixture into the baking dish; top with remaining mozzarella and sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 15-20 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 325g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg