Description
A delicious cheesy tortellini bake with ground beef, marinara sauce, and plenty of cheese!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (red or yellow)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; sauté onions and garlic until golden.
- Add ground beef; cook until browned, draining excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in bell peppers, marinara sauce, and Italian seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Gently fold in cooked tortellini until well coated.
- Transfer to the baking dish, top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes or fresh herbs.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg