Description
A hearty and comforting Baked Tortellini Casserole featuring fresh cheese tortellini baked in a flavorful homemade meat sauce with mozzarella cheese, perfect for an easy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef (97/3)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes (or whole peeled tomatoes crushed by hand)
- 8 oz can tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Pasta and Cheese
- 24 oz package fresh cheese tortellini
- 3 cups freshly grated mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Brown Ground Beef: Add the lean ground beef to the skillet with the onions and garlic. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until it is fully browned and no longer pink.
- Add Tomatoes and Seasonings: Stir in the crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce. Season the sauce with dried Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Combine Tortellini and Cheese: Stir uncooked fresh cheese tortellini and 1 1/2 cups of the grated mozzarella cheese into the meat sauce mixture, ensuring the tortellini are evenly coated.
- Transfer to Casserole Dish: Pour the entire mixture into a casserole dish. Evenly sprinkle the remaining 1 1/2 cups of mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake: Cover the casserole tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly throughout.
Notes
- This baked tortellini casserole is quick to prepare and perfect for a cheesy, comforting meal.
- Using fresh cheese tortellini gives a tender and creamy texture to the dish.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- For extra flavor, garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 569 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 1386 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 102 mg
