Million Dollar Baked Tortellini
A hearty baked pasta casserole layered with cheese tortellini, seasoned ground beef, marinara, a creamy ricotta and cream cheese filling, and plenty of melted mozzarella and Parmesan. It requires just 10 minutes of prep before the oven takes over.
Print Pin Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 24 ounces marinara
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Prepare the tortellini according to the package instructions, but stop cooking it 1 minute before the recommended cooking time.
- While the tortellini cooks, place the ground beef in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Cook until the beef is browned.
- Stir the minced garlic into the browned beef and cook for another 30 seconds. Drain the excess fat from the skillet.
- Pour the marinara into the skillet with the beef. Stir together and allow the sauce to simmer for 10 minutes.
- Drain the tortellini, transfer it to the skillet, and stir until the pasta is evenly combined with the beef and marinara.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, ricotta cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
- Transfer half of the tortellini mixture to the prepared baking dish. Spread the cream cheese mixture over this layer.
- Add the remaining tortellini mixture, then scatter the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over the top.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and return the casserole to the oven for another 10 minutes.
- Finish with the minced fresh parsley and serve.
