Description
A hearty and flavorful baked pasta dish featuring beefy tortellini.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound beef tortellini
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet. Drain any excess grease.
- Add onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Combine cooked tortellini and meat sauce in a baking dish.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let stand for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for ground beef.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Beefy Tortellini Bake, Tortellini Casserole, Cheesy Pasta Bake, Comfort Food Pasta