Description
Beef Tortellini Bake is a comforting casserole that combines tender tortellini, savory beef, and gooey cheese for an unforgettable family meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks, this dish offers layers of flavor that will impress everyone at the dinner table. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you can create a delightful dinner in no time. Let the warm aroma fill your home as you dig into this cheesy delight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly coat a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat; drain excess fat and mix in Italian seasoning.
- Stir in marinara sauce until simmering, then fold in tortellini gently.
- Layer half of the beef-tortellini mixture in the baking dish; add half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Repeat the layers with remaining ingredients.
- Combine panko breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the top layer of cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly; let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg