Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (20oz) container of refrigerated or frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 (24oz) jar of pasta sauce
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 1–2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated or shredded parmesan
- Seasoning to taste (salt, garlic powder, black pepper, Italian seasoning)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta a la dente according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet with your chosen seasoning.
- Remove any excess grease from the beef, then stir in the tomato sauce and cream cheese. Let it simmer until well blended.
- Gently toss the cooked tortellini into the sauce mixture. Pour it into the prepared casserole dish and top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes. Switch to broil for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese is browned.
Notes
Feel free to use different kinds of cheese or add vegetables for extra nutrition. Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Omnivore
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: tortellini casserole, baked pasta, comfort food, easy dinner, family meal