Description
A creamy and cheesy baked pasta dish featuring ground beef, cheese tortellini, and tomato marinara with Italian herbs, topped with melted mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
Ingredients
12 ounces cheese tortellini
1 pound ground beef
2 cups tomato marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
Add ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Pour in the tomato marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
Combine the cooked tortellini with the beef and sauce mixture, stirring gently to coat evenly.
Transfer the mixture to a shallow white ceramic baking dish. Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan evenly on top.
Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown with slightly crispy edges.
Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Scoop portions onto round white plates.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
