Cheesy Baked Tortellini Casserole With Meat Sauce
A hearty casserole with cheese tortellini, ground beef, and creamy meat sauce, topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan.
Ingredients
- 1 (20 oz) container refrigerated or frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 (24 oz) jar pasta sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese cubed
- 1-2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated or shredded Parmesan cheese
- Seasoning to taste (salt, garlic powder, black pepper, Italian seasoning)
Instructions
Cook tortellini al dente:
Prepare the tortellini as directed on the package until al dente; drain and reserve.Preheat oven, butter dish:
Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.Brown seasoned ground beef:
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef with chosen seasonings (e.g., salt, garlic powder, black pepper, Italian seasoning) until browned. Pour off excess fat.Simmer sauce with cream cheese:
Add the pasta sauce and cream cheese cubes; stir and let simmer for several minutes until the sauce is smooth and combined.Fold tortellini into sauce:
Fold the cooked tortellini into the sauce mixture gently, then transfer to the greased dish. Top evenly with mozzarella and Parmesan.Bake then broil until golden:
Bake uncovered on the middle rack for roughly 20 minutes. Then switch to broil and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese turns golden.Serve with sides:
Serve on its own or accompanied by salad, vegetables, or garlic bread.