Description
Baked tortellini casserole is a cheesy pasta bake made with rich meat sauce, cream cheese, and melted mozzarella. It’s a perfect easy weeknight meal that’s comforting, budget-friendly, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
1 (20 oz) cheese tortellini
1 lb ground beef
1 (24 oz) pasta sauce
8 oz cream cheese, cubed
1–2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated or shredded parmesan cheese
Salt
Garlic powder
Black pepper
Italian seasoning
Instructions
1. Cook the tortellini al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
3. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
4. Drain excess grease and stir in pasta sauce and cream cheese.
5. Simmer for a few minutes until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
6. Add cooked tortellini to the sauce and mix gently.
7. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish.
8. Top evenly with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
9. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
10. Switch to broil and cook for 2–3 minutes until cheese turns golden.
Notes
You can use frozen or refrigerated tortellini.
Add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for variation.
Serve with garlic bread or fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: baked tortellini casserole, cheesy pasta bake, easy weeknight meal, meat sauce pasta, cheap dinner recipes