Description
Beefy Tortellini Bake is the ultimate comfort food that brings together rich flavors and melted cheese for a heartwarming dish perfect for family dinners. This one-pan meal features tender cheese-filled tortellini nestled in a savory ground beef and marinara sauce, all topped with gooey mozzarella and baked to golden perfection. With its inviting aroma and satisfying taste, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite, ensuring everyone comes back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 oz cheese-filled tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté chopped onions until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and ground beef; cook until browned.
- Stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning, letting it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and fold into the meat mixture.
- Transfer everything into the prepared baking dish, top with shredded mozzarella cheese, and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg