Description
A delicious and hearty dish perfect for family dinners. This Cheesy Beef Tortellini Bake combines tender tortellini, savory ground beef, and melted cheese for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 package (20 oz) cheese tortellini
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions, then drain.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, seasoning with garlic powder, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Mix cooked tortellini, beef, and marinara sauce in a baking dish.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Use fresh tortellini for best texture.
- Add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms if desired.
- Let dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of dish
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: cheesy beef tortellini bake, family dinner, baked pasta recipe