Description
A warm, hands-on comfort meal with cheese-filled tortellini, savory marinara, and creamy ricotta, perfect for chilly evenings and casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of beef tortellini
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it into small pieces. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning, simmer to thicken for a few minutes.
- Cook the beef tortellini in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked tortellini, beef mixture, and ricotta, tossing gently.
- Transfer to the baking dish, press lightly to even out.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with basil if desired and let rest before serving.
Notes
Cook beef and marinara up to two days in advance. Refrigerate assembled casserole for up to 24 hours before baking, adding extra bake time. Leftovers keep well; store in airtight containers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: baked tortellini, comfort food, Italian, pasta bake