Easy Cheesy Baked Tortellini (With Meat Sauce)

A quick & easy casserole recipe the entire family will love.

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If you’re looking for cheap and easy dinner recipes for your family, this cheesy baked tortellini casserole is THE BEST simple weeknight meal for picky eaters!

Who doesn’t love tortellini? Cute pasta stuffed with cheese, yes please. It’s even better when it’s tossed with a creamy meat sauce and then baked with mozzarella and parmesan sprinkled over top.

Your picky family is going to love this quick and easy pasta dinner casserole! Just mix meat sauce with cream cheese and tortellini pasta, and then bake in a casserole dish loaded with shredded cheese and parmesan. Our favorite weeknight meal!

This cheap and simple dinner recipe is perfect for busy moms and dads, especially on hectic weeknights when that’s all you want to do is eat and relax.

Quick, easy and cheap dinner idea for large families with kids! Even picky eaters love this recipe. Cheesy Baked Tortellini Casserole With Meat Sauce

Quick and easy dinner recipes for a family with kids! These cheesy baked tortellini casserole is absolutely delicious and feeds a large hungry family, plus it's made with really simple and cheap ingredients including ground beef, pasta, pasta sauce, cream cheese and shredded mozzarella. The best Italian dinner recipe!

You can use fresh or frozen tortellini, it doesn’t really matter. Other than the pasta you’ll just need 4 basic ingredients: ground beef, pasta sauce, cream cheese and the shredded cheese of your choice to sprinkle over top.

Easy, simple and cheap dinner recipe for busy moms! Cheesy Baked Tortellini Casserole With Meat Sauce

Easy Baked Tortellini Casserole With Ground Beef

  1. Start by cooking the pasta a la dente according to the package directions; drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with a little garlic, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning.
  3. Remove the excess grease from the beef and mix with a 24 ounce jar of marinara or pasta sauce. Add the cream cheese to the mixture and allow it to melt. Stir well and then gently toss your cooked tortellini into the pan.
  4. Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13 baking dish and then top with shredded mozzarella and grated or shredded parmesan cheese.
  5. Bake in the center rack of a 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes and then bake for an additional 2-3 minutes with the broiler on.

Quick and Easy Family Dinner Recipes - This cheesy baked tortellini pasta casserole is a hit with my kids! Even my picky eaters devour it. If you're looking for simple weeknight meals made with just a few ingredients, this pasta casserole is made with just a few cheap ingredients and feeds a large family of six or more. A super yummy Italian inspired meal with a twist! Great for last minute ground beef dinners, plus it's budget friendly and kid approved.

Once this pasta casserole is baked, the cheese gets that nice toasted flavor. Yummy! You really can’t mess it up. I like to serve this easy and delicious meal with garlic bread and caesar salad.

Easy dinner recipe made with ground beef! Cheesy Baked Tortellini.

This Italian inspired casserole will feed quite a large group or family, but don’t worry if you end up with leftovers; they are just as good for lunch or dinner the next day. Don’t you just love meals that last more than one night?

Easy Cheesy Baked Tortellini Casserole Recipe With Meat Sauce

Cheesy Baked Tortellini Casserole With Meat Sauce

Looking for quick and easy dinner recipes for the family? This simple recipe is the BEST meal for busy weeknights. Even your picky eaters will love it! It's made with just a handful of cheap and basic ingredients.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: casserole, dinner, tortellini
Servings: 8

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

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta a la dente according to the package directions; drain and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350° F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  • In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the seasoning of your choice. I use salt, garlic powder, black pepper & Italian seasoning.
  • 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.
  • Gently toss your cooked tortellini in with the sauce mixture and then pour it into your prepared casserole dish. Evenly sprinkle the top with shredded mozzarella and parmesan.
  • Bake uncovered in the center rack of your oven for about 20 minutes. Switch the oven to broil and continue baking for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the cheese starts to brown.
  • Enjoy alone or with a side of salad, veggies, or garlic bread!

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    Looking for casserole recipes for dinner? Cheesy Baked Tortellini Casserole With Meat Sauce -- A quick and easy dinner recipe made with ground beef! This simple weeknight meal is great for busy moms. Even picky eaters will love it, including the kids. My favorite weeknight meal idea that can last up to 3 nights! #instrupix #casseroles #easydinnerrecipes

    Cheesy Baked Tortellini Casserole With Meat Sauce - A quick & easy casserole recipe the entire family will love! If you’re looking for cheap and easy dinner recipes for your family, this baked tortellini casserole is THE BEST simple weeknight meal for picky eaters! My kids and husband always go back for seconds. This simple ground beef and pasta dinner recipe is perfect for busy moms and dads, especially on hectic weeknights when that’s all you want to do is eat and relax, and it makes enough for a large family or to have leftovers!Looking for quick and easy casserole recipes for dinner? Cheesy Baked Tortellini With Meat Sauce -- A simple dinner idea made with ground beef! This cheap and simple weeknight meal is great for busy moms. Even your picky eaters will love this easy recipe, including the kids. The BEST dinner recipe for large groups or families with kids. #instrupix #casseroles #easydinnerrecipes Looking for quick and easy ground beef dinner recipes for picky eaters? Kids and adults love this baked tortellini casserole! It's so simple to make with just 5 cheap ingredients: ground beef, cream cheese, mozzarella, tortellini and tomato sauce. It's the perfect week night meal for large families with kids (especially on busy weeknights for moms and dads). If you're looking for cheap and easy meals for dinner, this pasta recipe is always a hit-- toddlers, teens and even the hubby will love it!

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