Beefy Tortellini Bake
A comforting Beefy Tortellini Bake featuring seasoned ground beef, creamy cheeses, and pasta, topped with melted mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 2 cups tortellini
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until onion is translucent, around 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked beef mixture with tortellini, ricotta, and half of the mozzarella.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish, spread evenly, and top with remaining mozzarella.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is golden and bubbly.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ground beef with turkey or chicken for a lighter option. Can add vegetables for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: tortellini, beef, bake, creamy, comfort food, easy dinner