Ground Beef Tortellini has lean ground beef mixed with Italian seasoning and garlic. It also includes pasta sauce, tortellini, cream cheese, and mozzarella. The dish is baked until it is melted and golden brown.
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Why I love this recipe
This Tortellini Bake with Ground Beef takes just 35 minutes to prepare, great for a busy weeknight. If desired, serve with crusty garlic bread and a nice green salad.
Expert Tips
Allow the cream cheese to come to room temperature before beginning this recipe.
You may also enjoy
- Garlic Tortellini Tuscan Soup
- Ground Beef Fajita
- Ground Beef Cottage Pie
- Stroganoff with Ground Beef
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Ground Beef Tortellini
Ground Beef Tortellini is ready in just 35 minutes and makes 4 servings. It’s an easy pasta dish the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- ½ pound lean ground beef (or Italian sausage, ground turkey)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon jarred minced garlic
- 14 ounces marinara sauce (or pasta sauce, meat sauce)
- ½ cup water
- 9 ounces tortellini
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed (room temperature)
- 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and stir occasionally until brown and crumbly, about 5 minutes.
- Add the Italian seasoning, salt, and jarred minced garlic. Mix to combine.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and water until well combined.
- Reduce heat to low. Add tortellini and cook until warmed through about 10 minutes.
- Add cream cheese to the tortellini mixture and stir gently to blend.
- Pour the pasta mixture into an 8×8 baking dish sprayed with non-stick spray.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes until the cheese melts and turns golden brown. Serve immediately.
Notes
Notes about ingredients and substitutions
Meat – use lean ground beef, Italian sausage, or ground turkey
Sauce – use store-bought or homemade marinara sauce, pasta sauce, or meat sauce
Tortellini – use fresh tortellini or frozen tortellini
Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 487kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 31gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 1199mgPotassium: 561mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1011IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 291mgIron: 4mg
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Storage Instructions
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
Hi, and welcome. I’m Zona, and I love creating recipes for easy dinners or desserts.
Zona House
Wednesday 28th of May 2025
This tortellini bake with ground beef is delicious and so easy to make!