Servings: 8
Let me tell you that being a mom although not easy is the most fulfilling job of all! A smile, hug, kisses, and a simple thank you pay the price for all the hard work. And if you are like me who’s working full time, you want to make sure to still give your family the best. So recipes like this Cheesy Baked Tortellini Casserole with Meat Sauce are such a huge help for bringing quality, family-friendly meals to the table with less fuss. And it requires only a few inexpensive ingredients to throw together. This recipe offers more than what I expected and my instantly family loves this dish that it quickly becomes part of our favourite weekly rotation.
Ingredients
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1 (20 ounces) container of refrigerated or frozen cheese tortellini
1 pound ground beef
1 (24 ounces) jar of pasta sauce
8-oz. cream cheese (cubed)
1-2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 c. grated or shredded Parmesan
seasoning to taste
How to make Cheesy Baked Tortellini Casserole With Meat Sauce
Step 1: Following the package directions, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain when done and set the cooked pasta aside.
Step 2: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 350 degrees.
Step 3: Cook the ground beef in a large skillet until brown and season with your preferred seasoning like salt, garlic powder, pepper & Italian seasoning.
Step 4: From the browned beef, drain the excess grease before stirring in the tomato sauce and cream cheese. Allow the mixture to simmer for a couple of minutes. Into the sauce, add the cooked tortellini and gently toss. Then, into a greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish, pour the mixture, spread, then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and Parmesan.
Step 5: In the middle of the preheated oven, place the baking dish and bake for about 20 minutes. After twenty minutes, set the oven to broil and bake for another 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese begins to brown.
Step 6: Remove from the oven when done and serve with garlic bread, salad, and/or veggies. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 (20 ounces) container of refrigerated or frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 (24 ounces) jar of pasta sauce
- 8-oz. cream cheese (cubed)
- 1-2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 c. grated or shredded Parmesan
- seasoning to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Following the package directions, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain when done and set the cooked pasta aside.
Step 2: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 350 degrees.
Step 3: Cook the ground beef in a large skillet until brown and season with your preferred seasoning like salt, garlic powder, pepper & Italian seasoning.
Step 4: From the browned beef, drain the excess grease before stirring in the tomato sauce and cream cheese. Allow the mixture to simmer for a couple of minutes. Into the sauce, add the cooked tortellini and gently toss. Then, into a greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish, pour the mixture, spread, then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and Parmesan.
Step 5: In the middle of the preheated oven, place the baking dish and bake for about 20 minutes. After twenty minutes, set the oven to broil and bake for another 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese begins to brown.
Step 6: Remove from the oven when done and serve with garlic bread, salad, and/or veggies. Enjoy!
