Cheesy Baked Tortellini
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4.9
14 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
50 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
573 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian-American Fussion
Cheesy Baked Tortellini
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This Cheesy Baked Tortellini is hard to beat, if you're looking for a quick and easy yet totally scrumptious weeknight meal. Make it meatless, if you like.
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef
- ½ tsp table salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 20 oz cheese tortellini from package, frozen or refrigerated
- 26 oz tomato pasta sauce
- 28 oz diced tomatoes with all juices
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp oregano dried
- 2 tsp basil dried
- 1 TB onion powder
- 1 TB white sugar
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 2 cups Parmesan Cheese not powder, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Cook ground beef with salt and pepper in a large, heavy pot over medium high heat. Continually stir and break up pieces until browned and cooked through. Drain excess grease, and turn heat to low.
- Add red pasta sauce and diced tomatoes with juices to the pot. Add garlic, oregano, basil, onion powder, and sugar. Stir to incorporate. Remove from heat.
- Spread one-third of the sauce mixture evenly onto the bottom of a 9x11" casserole pan or similar sized baking dish. Arrange half of the frozen tortellini over the sauce. Sprinkle one-third of both the mozzarella and parmesan over the tortellini. Repeat layers. You should end with the last third of sauce on top, followed by the last third of cheeses.
- Spray a sheet of aluminum foil with oil, and lay the oil-side down loosely over casserole. Bake 40 minutes for frozen tortellini; 30 minutes for refrigerated ones. Uncover and bake another 10 minutes, or until cheese turns bubbly and golden.
Notes
- This casserole may be assembled the night before, covered tightly, and stored in the fridge. The frozen tortellini will become defrosted, so reduce the bake time to 30 minutes in this case.
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- Use a large, heavy pot to cook the ground beef. This allows for even heat distribution and gives you plenty of space to add the sauce and other ingredients later.
- Don't forget to drain the excess grease after cooking the ground beef. This helps to reduce the grease.
- Starting with the sauce on the bottom of casserole dish ensures that the pasta cooks evenly and stays moist.
- Cover the casserole with lightly greased aluminum foil before baking. It will prevent the cheese from sticking to the foil and also help the tortellini to cook through without drying out.
- Allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes after baking. This allows the dish to set and makes it easier to serve.
- This casserole may be assembled the night before, covered tightly, and stored in the fridge. The frozen tortellini will become defrosted, so reduce the bake time to 30 minutes in this case.
- For substitutions and make-ahead suggestions, see original article.
- Serve with Rosemary Garlic Bread or these Easy Garlic Parmesan Knots and crisp green salad like our Chopped Greek Salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
573kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
121mg
(40%)
Sodium
1014mg
(42%)
Potassium
442mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
456IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
583mg
(58%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 573 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 573kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 121mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 1014mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 442mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 456IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 583mg | 58% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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