Baked Tortellini (Tomato & Meat Sauce)

This cheesy baked tortellini recipe is simple to prep, uses everyday ingredients, and makes a cozy family meal that even picky eaters will devour!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 3-4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 3 cups marinara sauce ((one 24 oz. jar))
• 2 (9 ounce) packages uncooked refrigerated cheese tortellini (see note)
• Salt & pepper (to taste)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1 cup shredded cheddar

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 375F and move the rack to the top third of the oven.
2. 2Add the oil and onion to a skillet over medium-high heat and sauté for 4-5 minutes.
3. 3Stir in the beef and garlic and continue cooking, breaking the meat up with your spoon as you go along, until the beef has browned (about 8-10 minutes). Spoon out excess fat if there's a lot, and then transfer the cooked beef to a 9x13 casserole dish.
4. 4Add the marinara sauce, cheese tortellini, and some salt & pepper to the casserole dish, then toss it all together and spread it out in an even layer.
5. 5Sprinkle the cheeses over top, then cover the dish tightly with foil.
6. 6Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the tortellini is cooked and the cheese has melted. Optional: take the foil off once it's done, then broil for a few minutes to brown the cheese up a bit.