Description
Cheesy Baked Tortellini with Meat Sauce is the ultimate comfort food that combines creamy cheese, tender tortellini, and a rich, savory meat sauce. This delightful dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknights, offering a warm and inviting aroma that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Easy to prepare and versatile, you can customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins for an added twist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 lb lean ground beef (or turkey)
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a large baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Cook tortellini in salted water according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat; season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Stir in marinara sauce and let simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Layer half of the tortellini in the baking dish; spread half of the ricotta mixture on top, followed by half of the meat sauce. Repeat layers and top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 15-20 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 60mg