Easy Creamy Baked Tortellini
User Reviews
4.3
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
475 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Easy Creamy Baked Tortellini
Description
Easy Creamy Baked Tortellini features cheese tortellini as the base, cooked and mixed with browned ground beef and Italian seasoning for a savory depth. Pasta sauce combined with cream cheese forms a creamy, flavorful sauce coating the pasta. The dish is assembled in a baking pan, topped with shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, then baked until bubbly and golden. The resulting texture balances creamy pasta with melty, lightly browned cheese on top. It works well as a filling main dish served alone or alongside a green salad or vegetables.
The use of both mozzarella and Parmesan provides a blend of mild and sharp cheese flavors, enhancing the savory beef and tangy tomato sauce. Baking it in a 9x13 pan allows for even cooking and cheese browning. This method turns simple ingredients like refrigerated or frozen tortellini into a baked pasta casserole.
Ingredients
- 20 oz cheese tortellini *frozen or refrigerated
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 24 oz pasta sauce
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package directions. Drain water and set aside.
- In a skillet, brown the beef over medium heat and drain fat once no longer pink.
- Add in the Italian seasoning and stir to incorporate.
- Stir in the pasta sauce and cream cheese.
- Once cream cheese has melted and all is combined, add in the tortellini and stir.
- Pour mixture in a 9x13 baking pan and spread into even layer.
- Sprinkle both mozzarella cheese and Parmesan on top of pan.
- Bake in preheated oven, 350 degrees, for about 20 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 475 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 475kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 1316mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 423mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 936IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 365mg | 37% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.3
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