Description
Beefy Tortellini Bake is a hearty one pan dinner made with cheese tortellini, seasoned ground beef, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella baked until bubbly and golden.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 oz cheese-filled tortellini
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté chopped onion until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Drain excess fat and stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Cook tortellini according to package directions until al dente and drain.
- Combine cooked tortellini with the meat sauce until evenly coated.
- Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until bubbly and golden, then let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Do not overcook tortellini before baking to prevent mushy texture.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 240
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 950
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 70