Cheesy Baked Tortellini Casserole With Meat Sauce

Cheesy Baked Tortellini Casserole With Meat Sauce

from instrupix.com
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 (20oz) container of refrigerated or frozen cheese tortellini
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 (24oz) jar of pasta sauce
  • 8 (ounces) cream cheese ((cubed))
  • 1-2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated or shredded parmesan
  • seasoning to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook the pasta a la dente according to the package directions; drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x13 baking dish.

  3. 3

    In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the seasoning of your choice (I use salt, garlic powder, pepper & Italian seasoning).

  4. 4

    Remove the excess grease from the browned beef and then stir in your tomato sauce and cream cheese. Simmer for a few minutes until the sauce is well incorporated.

  5. 5

    Gently toss your cooked tortellini in with the sauce mixture and then pour it into your casserole dish; Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and parmesan.

  6. 6

    Bake uncovered in the center rack of your oven for about 20 minutes. Switch the oven to broil and continue baking for an additonal 2-3 minutes or until the cheese starts to brown.

  7. 7

    Enjoy with garlic bread, salad and/or veggies!