Cheesy Baked Tortellini (Printable Recipe)

Cheesy baked tortellini with creamy meat sauce is a comforting family dinner ready in no time.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

01 - 20 oz container refrigerated or frozen cheese tortellini

02 - 1 lb ground beef

03 - 24 oz jar pasta sauce

04 - 8 oz cream cheese, cubed

05 - 1–2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

06 - 1/2 cup grated or shredded parmesan cheese

07 - Seasoning to taste (salt, pepper, Italian herbs)

01 - Boil the tortellini according to package directions until al dente, drain and set aside.

02 - In a large skillet, cook the ground beef with garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until browned. Drain excess fat.

03 - Stir pasta sauce into the beef, add cubed cream cheese, and mix until melted and combined.

04 - Gently toss the cooked tortellini into the meat sauce mixture until coated.

05 - Pour mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, top with mozzarella and parmesan.

06 - Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes, then broil 2–3 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.

01 - Both fresh and frozen tortellini work well in this dish, adjust cooking time accordingly.

02 - The casserole can be assembled in advance and refrigerated until ready to bake.