Description
A cozy, baked pasta dish with layers of tortellini, juicy beef, and a melty cheese topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 12 oz tortellini
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Italian herbs (basil, oregano)
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, seasoning with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in marinara sauce and simmer while cooking the tortellini according to the package instructions.
- Combine the cooked tortellini and beef mixture.
- Pour everything into a baking dish and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake until bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs. Pair with a green salad and garlic bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg