Description
Looking for a quick and comforting dinner that the whole family will love? The Cheesy Baked Tortellini Casserole With Meat Sauce is your go-to solution for busy weeknights! This mouthwatering dish combines tender cheese tortellini, savory ground beef, and rich tomato sauce, all topped with melted mozzarella and parmesan. It’s not only simple to prepare, but also utilizes ingredients you likely have on hand. Perfect for impressing guests at family dinners or potlucks, this casserole guarantees cheesy satisfaction in every bite. Plus, it’s adaptable—feel free to add your favorite veggies or swap out the meat. Get ready to make a delicious meal with minimal effort!
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz cheese tortellini (refrigerated or frozen)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 24 oz pasta sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese (cubed)
- 1–2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with seasonings until fully cooked.
- Stir in pasta sauce and cream cheese; simmer until well combined.
- Toss in cooked tortellini, then pour into the baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes; broil for an additional 2-3 minutes until cheese is golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 casserole (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg