Description
A hearty, comforting dish that combines cheese-filled pasta, savory ground beef, and a rich, velvety sauce infused with garlic and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 package cheese tortellini (16 oz)
- 1 jar marinara sauce (24 oz)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in olive oil, then add garlic and herbs.
- Stir in marinara sauce and heavy cream; simmer briefly.
- Combine the sauce mixture with tortellini in a large bowl.
- Transfer to a greased 9×13 baking dish and top with cheeses.
- Bake covered at 375°F for 20 minutes, then uncovered for 10-15 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
Keywords: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze unbaked casserole for up to 3 months. Reheat thoroughly to 165°F.