Description
This Cheesy Beef Tortellini Bake is the ultimate comfort food featuring tender cheese-filled tortellini, savory browned ground beef, and marinara sauce all baked to bubbly perfection under a blanket of gooey mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara or pasta sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 package (20 ounces) cheese tortellini — refrigerated or frozen
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9×13‑inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce and let simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain.
- Stir cooked tortellini into the beef and sauce mixture until evenly coated.
- Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan evenly on top.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil if desired.
Notes
- This dish is freezer-friendly.
- Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekend meals.
- You can use store-bought marinara sauce or homemade.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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