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Baked Tortellini Casserole

Baked Tortellini - this quick and cheesy baked casserole is made with fresh tortellini and a quick homemade meat sauce.

Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Baked Tortellini
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8 -10 servings
Calories 569 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 pound of lean ground beef 97/3
  • 1 Small onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes or whole peeled tomatoes crushed by hand
  • 8 oz can of tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons of kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 24 oz package of fresh cheese tortellini
  • 3 cups of freshly grated mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large skillet, sautee onions in olive oil until soft. Add garlic and cook for addtional minute.

  2. Add ground beef and brown.

  3. Once beef is cooked through, stir in crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce. Season with salt, pepper and italian seasoning.

  4. Stir in uncooked, fresh tortellini and 1 1/2 cups of mozzarella cheese.
  5. Transfer to casserole dish and sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.

  6. Cover tightly with foil and baked at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Recipe Notes

The original recipe did not call for Italian Seasoning. 

Nutrition Facts
Baked Tortellini Casserole
Amount Per Serving
Calories 569 Calories from Fat 234
% Daily Value*
Fat 26g40%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Cholesterol 102mg34%
Sodium 1386mg60%
Potassium 631mg18%
Carbohydrates 49g16%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 36g72%
Vitamin A 631IU13%
Vitamin C 12mg15%
Calcium 392mg39%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.