Description
This One-Pan Beefy Tortellini Bake is a hearty and comforting Italian-inspired casserole featuring ground beef, cheese tortellini, and a rich tomato sauce, all baked together with melted mozzarella and topped with Parmesan and fresh basil. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing meal perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the final dish.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
- Cook ground beef: Add ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning, stirring to combine.
- Add tomatoes and broth: Stir in the undrained diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth to the skillet. Mix thoroughly with the beef mixture.
- Add tortellini: Add refrigerated cheese tortellini into the skillet. Stir gently to ensure the tortellini is fully submerged in the sauce mixture.
- Simmer: Bring the skillet mixture to a simmer and cook uncovered for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and allow the tortellini to cook slightly in the sauce.
- Add mozzarella: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the beef and tortellini mixture in the skillet.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is bubbly.
- Broil for browning: Switch the oven to the broil setting and broil the dish for an additional 2 minutes, keeping a close watch to ensure the cheese turns a golden brown without burning.
- Garnish: Remove the skillet from the oven. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil evenly over the top for extra flavor and freshness.
- Rest and serve: Allow the dish to cool slightly before serving to let the flavors meld and to avoid burning. Enjoy this delicious one-pan baked pasta meal!
Notes
- Use an oven-safe skillet or pan to avoid transferring the food to another dish before baking.
- For softer tortellini, you can simmer a few extra minutes before adding cheese.
- Feel free to substitute beef broth with chicken or vegetable broth if preferred.
- Fresh basil adds brightness—reserve some for garnish to enhance presentation.
- Watch the broiling step carefully to prevent cheese from burning.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
