Cheesy Baked Tortellini Casserole
Baked Tortellini boasts a delectable combination of cheese-filled tortellini, seasoned ground beef, savory marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese, making it a simple yet irresistible pasta dish adored by the entire family!
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Ingredients
- 680 g 1.5 lbs lean ground beef
- 14 g 4 large cloves minced garlic
- 2 g 0.75 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 g 1.13 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 g 0.75 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 g 0.38 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 g 0.38 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 680 g 24 oz jar marinara/pasta sauce
- 625 g 22 oz package frozen cheese tortellini
- 455 g 16 oz / 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
- 35 g 3 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 3-quart baking dish and set it aside.
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the ground beef and minced garlic until the meat is browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
- Season the cooked beef with garlic powder, dried basil, parsley, oregano, thyme, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), and salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour in the marinara sauce and stir to combine with the seasoned beef.
- Place the frozen tortellini in a colander and run warm water over them for 1 minute to partially thaw. Drain excess water and add the tortellini to the meat sauce, stirring gently to coat.
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in half of the grated mozzarella cheese.
- Transfer the tortellini mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining mozzarella and sprinkle the Parmesan over the top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for 20 more minutes until hot and bubbly.
Notes
- Fresh herbs can be substituted for the dried herbs at 3x the amount.
- Grated veggies can be added to the meat sauce if desired.
- Refrigerated tortellini can be used instead of frozen, no need to thaw first.
- For dried tortellini, boil and drain it first before adding to the recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 578kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 42gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 118mgSodium: 1305mgPotassium: 644mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 765IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 383mgIron: 6mg
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