Description
Beef Tortellini Bake is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender beef-filled tortellini, savory marinara sauce, and stretchy mozzarella cheese into a delightful casserole. Perfect for cozy family dinners or special occasions, this dish is easy to prepare and bursting with rich flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds. With its inviting aroma and cheesy goodness, it promises warmth and satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, thyme, basil)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef until fully cooked (6-8 minutes). Drain excess fat and stir in garlic powder and Italian herbs.
- Mix marinara sauce into the skillet with beef, then gently fold in the beef tortellini until well coated.
- Layer half of the tortellini mixture in the baking dish, sprinkle half of the mozzarella on top, then add the remaining mixture followed by more mozzarella.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes; uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg