Beefy Tortellini Bake
A comforting casserole with creamy cheese sauce, ground beef, and tender tortellini that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat-based
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat; season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and cook for about 5-6 minutes.
- In the skillet with the beef, stir in the marinara sauce, cream, and cooked tortellini until thoroughly mixed and bubbling.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading it evenly, and top with shredded mozzarella.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with different proteins or add vegetables for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg