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Cheesy Baked Tortellini

Cheesy Baked Tortellini: The Ultimate Comfort Food Casserole

This Cheesy Baked Tortellini offers comforting meat sauce and gooey cheese in a quick and satisfying dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 pound Tortellini fresh or frozen
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or ground turkey
  • 2 cups Pasta Sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese or Greek yogurt
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese can mix in provolone
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese other hard cheeses can be used
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or freshly minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning customize with your favorites

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Tortellini: Boil salted water, add tortellini, cook for 3-5 minutes, drain and set aside.
  2. Preheat the Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. Brown the Ground Beef: In a skillet, cook ground beef for 5-7 minutes, adding salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  4. Make the Sauce: Stir in pasta sauce and cream cheese, simmer for 3-5 minutes until creamy.
  5. Combine Tortellini and Sauce: Fold in tortellini, ensuring all pasta is coated.
  6. Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour mixture into baking dish, spread evenly, top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  7. Bake the Casserole: Bake uncovered for 20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  8. Broil for Extra Crispiness: Broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese is golden brown.
  9. Serve and Enjoy: Let cool slightly, serve with sides like garlic bread or salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Perfect for meal prep, leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3 days or frozen for 2 months.

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