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Craving the ultimate comfort food? This Cheesy Baked Tortellini recipe is a must-try! Loaded with creamy cheese, tender tortellini, and rich tomato sauce, it's baked to golden, bubbly perfection. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or impressing guests with a hearty, irresistible dish. Ready in just 30 minutes! Save this recipe for your next pasta night!
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Baked Tortellini with Cheese

Craving the ultimate comfort food? This Cheesy Baked Tortellini recipe is a must-try! Loaded with creamy cheese, tender tortellini, and rich tomato sauce, it's baked to golden, bubbly perfection. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or impressing guests with a hearty, irresistible dish. Ready in just 30 minutes! Save this recipe for your next pasta night!
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword Ground Beef, Mozzarella Cheese, Pasta
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 481kcal
Author Stacy Williams
Cost $9.00

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Dutch Oven
  • Collander
  • 9x13 Baking Dish

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground beef
  • 24 oz Pasta sauce
  • 1 19oz bag Cheese tortellini frozen
  • 8 oz Ricotta cheese
  • 1 C Mozzarella cheese Shredded
  • C Parmesan cheese Shredded
  • 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Add the ground beef to a large skillet, and season with the garlic and Italian seasoning. Brown over medium heat.
    1 lb Ground beef, 2 tbsp Italian seasoning, 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • While the ground is cooking, cook the pasta a la dente according to the package directions; drain and set aside.
    1 19oz bag Cheese tortellini
  • Once the ground beef is cooked, drain the excess grease.
  • Add the pasta sauce and ricotta cheese to the skillet, stir well, and allow it to melt. Season with extra Italian seasoning and garlic powder, if desired.
    8 oz Ricotta cheese, 24 oz Pasta sauce
  • Add the cooked tortellini into the skillet, and lightly toss.
  • Grease a 9×13 baking dish and pour the mixture in. Top with layers of shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
    1 C Mozzarella cheese, C Parmesan cheese
  • Bake on the center rack for 20 minutes. Turn the broiler on high, and bake for an additional 3 minutes.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an air tight food storage container in the fridge. Use within 5 days. This can also be frozen. Use within 3-months. 
  • To use from frozen, transfer to a baking dish and reheat in the oven at 350°F.
 
  • Nutritional information is auto-calculated and may not be 100% correct. Please use caution if you follow a special diet.