Description
If you’re searching for a quick and delicious family dinner, look no further than this Cheesy Baked Tortellini Casserole With Meat Sauce. This comforting dish combines tender cheese tortellini with a savory meat sauce, creamy cream cheese, and a generous topping of mozzarella and parmesan that melts to perfection. Ready in under an hour, this one-pot meal is ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With its kid-friendly flavors, even the pickiest eaters will be asking for seconds! Plus, leftovers can easily be stored or frozen for a delightful reheatable meal later.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (20oz) container of cheese tortellini
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 (24oz) jar pasta sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese (cubed)
- 1–2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat; season with salt and spices.
- Stir in pasta sauce and cream cheese; simmer until combined.
- Toss cooked tortellini in the sauce mixture; pour into the baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
- Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes, then broil for an additional 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Let rest before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 casserole (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg