Meaty Cheesy Tortellini Casserole Recipes

MEATY CHEESY TORTELLINI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375° degrees. Spray 9x13 casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
• In a saucepan heat olive oil, add ground beef and cook thoroughly, drain fat.
• After draining the fat, add crushed tomatoes, water, oregano, basil, garlic salt, and brown sugar. Simmer on low 20-25 minutes until flavors have combined.
• Cook frozen cheese tortellini according to package directions, drain.
• Spread a thick layer of sauce on the bottom of the casserole dish. Place 2 layers in the following order: cheese tortellini, sauce, mozzarella cheese.
• Cover with aluminum foil and bake 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake additional 5 minutes, browning cheese under the broiler for 1-2 minutes if desired.

CHEESY ITALIAN TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Crumble the ground beef and Italian sausage into a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until browned. Drain.
• Combine the ground meats, marinara sauce, mushrooms, and tomatoes in a slow cooker. Cover, and cook on LOW heat for 7 to 8 hours.
• Stir in the tortellini, and sprinkle the mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the top. Cover and cook for 15 more minutes on LOW, or until the tortellini is tender.

EASY, CHEESY TORTELLINI BAKE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions; drain. Adjust oven rack to the highest position and turn oven on to Broil. Generously butter or grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
• Bring marinara and Alfredo sauces along with spinach and 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir cooked tortellini into sauce, then pour into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
• Broil for a minute or two until cheese has melted and turned golden brown.