Baked Tortellini
Cheesy baked tortellini made with sausage, marinara, and mozzarella. A one-pan comfort meal perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground Italian pork , or ground beef
- 24 ounces marinara sauce (1 jar)
- 19 ounces tortellini , frozen
- 1 teaspooon Italian seasoning
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese , ball or shredded
- salt and pepper , to taste
Garnish: freshly chopped parsley or basil, fresh parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cook ground pork: In a large skillet that is oven-safe, brown 1 pound ground pork until cooked through and crumbled. Drain grease, return to pan, and add salt, pepper and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning to taste.
- Simmer sauce: Add 1 jar marinara sauce to the cooked ground pork and bring to a simmer.
- Add pasta: Add the frozen tortellini and mix well.
- Top with mozzarella: Tear the 4 ounces ball of mozzarella and place over the tortellini. Alternatively, spread the shredded mozzarella over the top.
- Bake: Place skillet in the oven and bake for 10 - 15 minutes.
- Garnish: Garnish with parsley, parmesan or basil and serve.
Notes
If you do not have an oven-safe skillet, you can bake it in a casserole dish, after the tortellini is added, cover with cheese and bake.
Nutrition
Calories: 562kcal, Carbohydrates: 46g, Protein: 32g, Fat: 28g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 103mg, Sodium: 1088mg, Potassium: 570mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 627IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 252mg, Iron: 4mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
