Easy Baked Tortellini and Meatballs
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
704 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Easy Baked Tortellini and Meatballs
Description
This dish layers cooked or defrosted Italian meatballs and cheese tortellini with a tomato-based sauce made from marinara and canned diced tomatoes. The components are combined in a baking dish, ensuring the tortellini are well coated with sauce. A ricotta mixture flavored with Italian herbs and garlic salt is spooned in dollops atop the pasta and meatballs, adding creamy pockets of flavor during baking.
Shredded mozzarella cheese covers the top for a golden, melty crust enhanced by additional Parmesan sprinkled after baking. Baking at 350°F until the cheese is fully melted melds the flavors and creates a hot, hearty meal that requires minimal preparation beyond assembling and heating.
This casserole serves well as an easy weeknight or family dinner, offering a balance of cured meat, fresh pasta, tomato sauce, and cheese. Allowing it to rest a few minutes after baking helps the dish set for easier serving.
Ingredients
- 18 - 20 Italian meatballs defrosted, frozen
- 20 ounce cheese tortellini packaged, refrigerated
- 24 ounce marinara sauce jar
- 14.5 ounce diced tomatoes can
- 1 c. ricotta cheese
- 1 ½ tsp. italian herbs
- 1 tsp. garlic salt
- 1 ½ c. mozzarella cheese shredded
- Parmesan Cheese shredded; for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In an oval or 9 x 13" baking dish, defrost the meatballs in the microwave according to package instructions.
- To the defrosted meatballs add the tortellini, marinara sauce, and diced tomatoes. Toss together well to coat the pasta and meatballs completely.
- In a small bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese, Italian herbs, and garlic salt. Drop small dollops of the ricotta cheese mixture evenly over the top of the pasta. Top the pasta evenly with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until the cheese is completely melted. Cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Top each serving with shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 704 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 704kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 136mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 1851mg | 77% |
| Potassium | 739mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1165IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 14.6mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 576mg | 58% |
| Iron | 5.5mg | 31% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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