Cheesy Baked Tortellini Casserole With Meat Sauce
This Cheesy Baked Tortellini Casserole is a delightful comfort dish, perfect for a cozy family meal. With layers of cheese, savory meat sauce, and tender tortellini, it’s a satisfying and hearty option for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 (24oz) jar of pasta sauce
- 1 (20oz) container of refrigerated or frozen cheese tortellini
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 1–2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated or shredded Parmesan cheese
- Seasoning to taste (salt, garlic powder, pepper, Italian seasoning)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the tortellini according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with your choice of seasoning. Remove excess grease.
- Stir in the pasta sauce and cubed cream cheese with the browned beef. Simmer for a few minutes until the cream cheese is fully incorporated into the sauce.
- Gently toss the cooked tortellini into the sauce mixture. Pour the combined mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake uncovered on the center rack of the oven for about 20 minutes. Switch the oven to broil and continue baking for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
- Enjoy with garlic bread, salad, and/or veggies!
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg