Beef and Cheese Tortellini Bake
This beef and cheese tortellini bake is a hearty and satisfying meal that's perfect for busy cooks. Filled with savory ground beef, plump cheese-filled tortellini, and topped with a layer of melted mozzarella cheese, it's a weeknight wonder that's sure to please the whole family.
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
- 2
Add a teaspoon of olive oil to a heavy saucepan and brown the beef over medium-high heat. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Mix in the dried herbs. Move beef to one side of the hot pan and add in onions. Stir to soften, then add garlic.
- 4
Mix in crushed tomatoes. Bring to a boil and cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and season with salt and pepper as necessary.
- 5
Remove from heat.
- 6
Spoon a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a casserole dish. Layer as follows: tortellini, cheese, basil, sauce, tortellini, cheese, basil, sauce, and cheese.
- 7
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbling.
- 8
Cool for several minutes and serve.
- 9
Enjoy!
Recipe from tasty.co
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Ingredients (13)
- •1 teaspoon olive oil
- •1 pound ground beef
- •Salt, to taste
- •Pepper, to taste
- •½ cup onion, chopped
- •1 clove garlic, minced
- •1 teaspoon dried oregano
- •1 teaspoon dried thyme
- •2 teaspoons dried parsley
- •1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- •¼ cup basil, sliced
- •2 cups shredded mozzarella
- •1¼ pounds cheese tortellini, cooked and drained