Tortellini Bake with Cream Cheese
Creamy, cheesy tortellini baked with ground beef, pasta sauce, and cream cheese for an easy family dinner.
Servings: 6
Calories: 475kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 20 oz cheese tortellini fresh or frozen
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 24 oz pasta sauce
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese shredded
Instructions
- Cook Tortellini: Cook according to package directions until just tender. Drain.
- Brown Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until no longer pink. Drain grease and stir in Italian seasoning.
- Make Sauce: Stir in pasta sauce and softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Combine: Add cooked tortellini and stir to coat.
- Assemble: Pour into a greased 9×13 baking dish. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes, until hot and bubbly. Broil 1–2 minutes for a golden top if desired.
Notes
- Refrigerated tortellini can usually be added without boiling first.
- Swap ground beef for Italian sausage or ground turkey.
- Add spinach, mushrooms, or zucchini for extra veggies.
- If using more tortellini or a deeper dish, add an extra ½ cup sauce to keep the bake from drying out.
- To freeze: assemble, cover tightly, and freeze before baking up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 475kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 1316mg | Potassium: 423mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 936IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 365mg | Iron: 4mg
