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Cheesy Beef Tortellini Bake

Cheesy Beef Tortellini Bake: Your New Family Favorite Dish

This Cheesy Beef Tortellini Bake is a one-dish meal that combines savory ground beef, rich marinara sauce, and gooey cheese for a comforting family dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Sauce
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Use extra-lean beef to reduce fat.
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Adds sweetness and depth.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh is recommended.
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Use fresh for ideal flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground preferred.
  • 1 jar Marinara Sauce Opt for a quality brand with no added sugars.
For the Tortellini Bake
  • 20 ounces Refrigerated Cheese Tortellini Can substitute with frozen tortellini.
  • 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Use whole milk mozzarella for optimal meltiness.
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Substitute with Pecorino Romano for a stronger taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Optional for garnish.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • large skillet
  • Pot
  • measuring cups
  • spoon
  • colander

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish lightly.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add your ground beef and diced yellow onion. Cook for 6-8 minutes until browned.
  3. Add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Pour in your marinara sauce and let it simmer for 5 minutes over low heat.
  5. In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the refrigerated cheese tortellini for 2-3 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
  6. Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet with the meat sauce and stir gently.
  7. Carefully pour the tortellini and meat sauce mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  8. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
  9. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  10. Let the dish cool for 5 minutes before serving and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This Cheesy Beef Tortellini Bake is perfect for busy weeknights and can be customized with different meats or vegetables.

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