Cheesy Baked Tortellini Casserole With Meat Sauce
If you’re on the hunt for a family-friendly dinner option, look no further than this Cheesy Baked Tortellini Casserole With Meat Sauce. This dish combines tender cheese tortellini with savory ground beef and a creamy tomato sauce, all baked to perfection with a melting layer of cheese on top. It’s the ultimate comfort food that will satisfy even your pickiest eaters. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, this casserole is not only easy to prepare but also makes for fantastic leftovers or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (20oz) container of refrigerated or frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 (24oz) jar of pasta sauce
- 8 ounces cream cheese (cubed)
- 1–2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated or shredded parmesan
- Seasoning to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 350° F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef with your favorite seasonings.
- Stir in pasta sauce and cream cheese; simmer until well mixed.
- Combine cooked tortellini with the sauce mixture and transfer to the baking dish.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan.
- Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes, then broil for an additional 2-3 minutes until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg