Cheesy Tortellini Bake
A cheesy tortellini bake is a comforting dish that combines tender tortellini pasta, smothered in a rich tomato sauce and a generous blend of melted cheeses, baked to golden perfection.
Servings: 8
Calories: 595kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 pound of lean ground beef
- 1 Small onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp dry white wine
- 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 ½ teaspoons of kosher salt
- ¼ tsp fresh ground black pepper
- 24 oz package of fresh cheese tortellini
- 3 cups of freshly grated mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large skillet, sautee onions in olive oil until soft. Add garlic and cook for addtional minute. Add the white wine to the pan to deglaze the bottom. Cook off for 3-4 minutes.
- Add ground beef and brown.
- Once beef is cooked stir in crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce. Season with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning.
- Stir in uncooked, fresh tortellini and 1 1/2 cups of mozzarella cheese.
- Transfer to greased casserole dish and sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.
- Cover tightly with foil and baked at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Notes
The dry white wine is optional.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 595kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 1153mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g