Cheesy Baked Tortellini Casserole With Meat Sauce
Looking for a comforting and delicious dinner option that the whole family will love? Cheesy Baked Tortellini Casserole With Meat Sauce is your answer! This dish combines tender cheese tortellini with seasoned ground beef and a creamy sauce, all topped with gooey mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Easy to prepare in under an hour, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Just layer the ingredients in a baking dish, pop it in the oven, and watch it transform into a cheesy masterpiece. Serve it alongside a fresh salad or garlic bread for a complete meal that everyone will enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 lb ground beef
- 24 oz pasta sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese (cubed)
- 1–2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Seasonings (salt, garlic powder, black pepper, Italian seasoning)
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with seasonings until fully cooked.
- Remove excess grease, then stir in pasta sauce and cream cheese. Simmer until well combined.
- Toss the cooked tortellini in the sauce mixture until coated, then transfer to the baking dish.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan evenly on top.
- Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes; switch to broil for an additional 2-3 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg