Description
A warm, cheesy dish combining savory ground beef, tender tortellini, and gooey mozzarella cheese, perfect for cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until the beef is browned.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Allow to simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the tortellini and half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider using fresh garlic and herbs. Substitute ground beef with turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg