Easy Baked Cheese Tortellini (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meat
01 -
1 pound ground beef
→ Spices and Seasonings
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3 large cloves garlic, minced
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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¾ teaspoon dried basil
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½ teaspoon dried parsley
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¼ teaspoon dried oregano
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¼ teaspoon dried thyme
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Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Sauces
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1 (24-ounce) jar marinara or pasta sauce
→ Pasta
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1 (22-ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini
→ Cheese
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8 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated (about 2 cups)
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2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 3-quart baking dish and set aside.
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In a large pot set over medium heat, brown ground beef and garlic until meat is no longer pink, breaking it up and stirring frequently. Drain fat.
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Season the cooked meat with garlic powder, dried basil, dried parsley, dried oregano, dried thyme, crushed red pepper flakes (if desired), salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
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Stir pasta sauce into the cooked ground beef. Pour frozen tortellini into a colander and run under warm water for a minute to slightly thaw. Drain and stir tortellini into the meat sauce.
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Remove the pot from heat and stir in half of the grated mozzarella. Transfer the tortellini and meat sauce mixture into the prepared baking dish.
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Top with the remaining grated mozzarella and sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
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Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.