Beef and Cheese Tortellini Bake
An easy, cheesy tortellini dish for the whole family.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1 tspn olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tspn dried oregano
- 1 tspn dried thyme
- 2 tspn dried parsley
- 28 oz crushed tomato 1 can
- 1/4 cup fresh basil sliced
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 1/4 lb cheese tortellini cooked and drained
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375ºF.
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Add a teaspoon of olive oil to a heavy saucepan and brown the beef over medium-high heat. Season with salt and pepper.
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Mix in the dried herbs. Move beef to one side of the hot pan and add in onions. Stir to soften, then add garlic.
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Mix in crushed tomatoes. Bring to a boil and cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and season with salt and pepper as necessary.
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Remove from heat.
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Spoon a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a casserole dish. Layer as follows: tortellini, cheese, basil, sauce, tortellini, cheese, basil, sauce, and cheese.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbling.
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Cool for several minutes and serve.
