Description
Looking for a comforting dish that the whole family will adore? This Cheesy Baked Tortellini Casserole With Meat Sauce is your go-to choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With its creamy texture and cheesy layers, it’s sure to become an instant favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz refrigerated or frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 lb ground beef
- 24 oz pasta sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 1–2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Seasoning to taste
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat; season and drain excess grease.
- Stir in pasta sauce and cream cheese; simmer until well combined.
- Toss cooked tortellini with the meat sauce mixture and pour into the baking dish. Top with mozzarella and parmesan.
- Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes; switch to broil for an additional 2-3 minutes until cheese is golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 65mg