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Cheesy Baked Tortellini Casserole with Meat Sauce

A hearty cheesy baked tortellini casserole layered with rich meat sauce and melted cheese for the ultimate comfort food dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 20 oz cheese tortellini
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Pot for boiling pasta

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook tortellini until al dente and drain.
  3. Brown ground beef with onion and garlic.
  4. Add marinara and seasoning; simmer briefly.
  5. Combine tortellini with meat sauce.
  6. Transfer to baking dish and top with cheese.
  7. Bake until bubbly and golden.

Notes

Let rest before serving for clean slices.