Description
This Irresistible Beef Tortellini Bake is a comforting and easy casserole featuring tender beef, cheesy tortellini, and a rich tomato sauce. It’s a family favorite perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 1 (19 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Add the marinara sauce to the skillet and bring to a simmer.
- In a separate bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, beaten egg, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stir the ricotta mixture into the simmering marinara sauce.
- Add the refrigerated tortellini to the sauce and stir to combine.
- Pour the mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the tortellini are tender.
- Let stand for a few minutes before serving this delicious beef tortellini bake casserole.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- You can add sautéed vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers to the beef mixture.
- This Irresistible Beef Tortellini Bake can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the bake
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg