Description
Indulge in the creamy, cheesy goodness of this Cheesy Beef & Spinach Tortellini Casserole, where tender tortellini meets a savory beef and spinach filling. The rich, bubbling cheese on top creates a golden crust that contrasts beautifully with the soft, flavorful layers beneath.
Ingredients
- Tortellini: 12 oz cheese tortellini, cooked according to package instructions
- Ground Beef: 1 lb lean ground beef, browned and drained
- Spinach: 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- Cheese: 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- Ricotta: 1 cup ricotta cheese
- Marinara Sauce: 2 cups marinara sauce
- Garlic: 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Onion: 1 medium onion, diced
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons for sautéing
- Seasoning: 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the browned ground beef to the skillet, followed by chopped spinach, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until the spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, and half of the mozzarella cheese. Stir in the beef and spinach mixture until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for beef and use low-fat cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the casserole
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
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