Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Beefy Tortellini Pasta Bake, a hearty and cheesy one-pan pasta dish that’s perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal. With a blend of ground beef, tortellini, and gooey cheeses, this Italian-American bake is sure to be a family favorite.
Ingredients
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For the Beefy Pasta Bake:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 20 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook beef: In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil, then cook ground beef and onion until browned.
- Season and sauce: Add garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper. Stir in marinara sauce and beef broth.
- Add tortellini: Mix in tortellini and bring to a simmer.
- Cheese and bake: Top with mozzarella and Parmesan, then bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Rest and serve: Let it rest, garnish with herbs, and serve.
Notes
- For added richness, stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream before baking.
- You can substitute ground turkey or Italian sausage for the ground beef.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
