Description
Indulge in this comforting and cheesy Beefy Tortellini Pasta Bake that’s perfect for a family dinner. Loaded with savory ground beef, tender tortellini, and gooey cheese, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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For the Beefy Sauce:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Pasta Bake:
- 1 (20-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook Beef: In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Add garlic, then stir in marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add Tortellini: Stir in tortellini, then transfer everything to a baking dish.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey or Italian sausage instead of beef.
- Feel free to add spinach or mushrooms for extra vegetables.
- Opt for spicy marinara for a kick of heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 910mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
