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Cheesy Baked Tortellini Casserole with Meat Sauce

Course Beef
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings 6 -8 servings
Calories
Author Laura

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 20 oz pkg cheese tortellini refrigerated or frozen (cooked according to package directions)
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 24 oz marinara pasta or pasta sauce
  • 8 oz pkg cream cheese (cubed)
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese grated or shredded

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degree. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with some salt and pepper. Drain off any excess grease. Then stir in your tomato sauce and cream cheese. Simmer for a few minutes until the cream cheese in melted and mixed into the sauce.
  • Gently toss the cooked tortellini in with the sauce. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and parmesan over the top.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees  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.