Baked Tortellini in Meat Sauce (Beefy, Cheesy, AMAZING!)
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There is something very comforting about placing a steaming hot, delicious, bubbly, and cheesy casserole on the dinner table.
Every spoonful of this decadent casserole is full of meat, delicate baked tortellini, and a delicious tomato-cream sauce, all topped with melted cheese.
Your family will ask for this on repeat!
Ingredients for Baked Tortellini with Meat Sauce
- Olive oil for sauteing the onion and garlic.
- Onion and garlic. Always the flavor-infusing combo for most savory recipes.
- Ground beef. Always drain the fat off the meat after browning it.
- Pasta sauce. Use your favorite pasta sauce or marinara sauce. You need a 24 oz jar.
- Cream cheese to make the sauce extra creamy. This recipe calls for 8 oz but you can use less if you want less calories in your tortellini bake.
- Italian seasoning for extra flavor. Use oregano and basil if you don’t have it.
- Refrigerated cheese tortellini. You can use dry but you have to cook them before adding them to the sauce. If you are using refrigerated, you can add them as they are.
- Shredded mozzarella. You can either use pre-shredded cheese for ease, or shred it yourself for best results and flavor.
- Grated Parmesan to finish the dish. You can grate it yourself for the best quality and melt factor.
- Salt and pepper. Add them to taste according to your liking.
How to Make Baked Tortellini with Meat Sauce
1. Preheat the oven to 350.
2. Saute the onion and garlic over medium-high heat in olive oil in a large skillet for 3 minutes or until tender.
3. Add the ground beef and brown for 4-5 minutes or until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
4. Pour in the pasta sauce, cream cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and simmer for 5 minutes to meld all the flavors together.
5. Mix in the refrigerated tortellini until well combined, spoon the mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish, and top with the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
6. Bake for 20 minutes, uncovered, or until hot, bubbly, and the cheese is golden brown.
Cheesy and meaty baked tortellini are a family favorite any day of the week.
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Baked Tortellini With Meat Sauce Casserole
There is something very comforting about placing a steaming hot, delicious, bubbly, and cheesy casserole on the dinner table.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 24 oz pasta sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- Black pepper to taste
- 20 oz refrigerated or frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- Saute the onion and garlic over medium-high heat in olive oil in a large skillet for 3 minutes or until tender.
- Add the ground beef and brown for 4-5 minutes or until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Pour in the pasta sauce, cream cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and simmer for 5 minutes until the cream cheese is melted and you have a smooth sauce.
- Mix in the refrigerated tortellini until well combined, spoon the mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish, and top with the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- Bake for 20 minutes, uncovered, or until hot, bubbly, and the cheese is golden brown.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 543Total Fat: 34gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 133mgCarbohydrates: 47gFiber: 4gSugar: 8gProtein: 35g
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