Cheesy Baked Tortellini Casserole with Meat Sauce
This Cheesy Baked Tortellini Casserole With Meat Sauce is a simple family dinner made with cheese tortellini, ground beef, pasta sauce, cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Baked until hot and bubbly with a golden cheese topping, it’s a comforting option for busy weeknights.
- Cook Time: 22–23 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course, Casserole
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (20 oz) container refrigerated or frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 (24 oz) jar pasta sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 1–2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated or shredded Parmesan cheese
- Seasoning to taste
Suggested seasonings: Salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini. Cook the tortellini al dente according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the oven and dish. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 × 13-inch baking dish.
- Brown the ground beef. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with your preferred seasonings. Salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and Italian seasoning are suggested options.
- Make the meat sauce. Remove the excess grease from the browned beef. Stir in the pasta sauce and cubed cream cheese. Simmer for a few minutes until the sauce is well incorporated.
- Assemble the casserole. Gently toss the cooked tortellini with the sauce mixture. Pour everything into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over the top.
- Bake. Bake uncovered on the center rack for about 20 minutes.
- Brown the cheese. Switch the oven to broil and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes, or until the cheese starts to brown.
- Serve. Enjoy on its own or serve with a side of salad, vegetables, or garlic bread.
Notes
- Use refrigerated or frozen cheese tortellini and follow the package directions for cooking.
- Season the ground beef to taste. Salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and Italian seasoning are suggested.
- The mozzarella quantity can range from 1 to 2 cups, according to the recipe.
- Watch the casserole closely while broiling so the cheese does not brown too much.
- Suggested serving accompaniments include salad, vegetables, or garlic bread.