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Million Dollar Baked Tortellini Casserole

Million Dollar Baked Tortellini Casserole: Comfort in Every Bite

The Million Dollar Baked Tortellini Casserole is a creamy, comforting dish perfect for chilly nights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 20 oz Cheese Tortellini Frozen tortellini can be used
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or Italian Sausage Ground turkey can be swapped
  • 24 oz Marinara Sauce Consider using a rose sauce for richer flavor
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Full-fat is recommended
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Can be replaced with plain Greek yogurt
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
For the Topping
  • 1.5 cups Shredded Mozzarella Divided
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Parmesan
  • Fresh Basil or Parsley Optional garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13 casserole dish
  • Large pot
  • large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13 casserole dish.
  2. Cook the cheese tortellini in boiling water according to package instructions until slightly underdone, then drain and set aside.
  3. In a skillet, brown the ground meat, drain excess fat, then stir in marinara sauce and seasoning, simmering for 5 minutes.
  4. Combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and shredded mozzarella in a bowl until smooth, then fold in the tortellini.
  5. Spread the tortellini mixture in the casserole dish, pour meat sauce over it, and top with remaining cheeses.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly.
  7. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving, and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This casserole can be prepared ahead of time and baked later, with adjustments to bake time if prepared in advance.

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