Description
Garlic Parmesan Beef Tortellini Bake brings comfort straight to your dinner table with its cheesy, hearty goodness. Creamy pasta, savory beef, and a golden-brown cheese topping make this one-pan wonder your new weeknight favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb cheese-filled tortellini
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons butter
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook 1 lb of tortellini in boiling water for 7-8 minutes until tender. Drain completely and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Crumble 1 lb ground beef into the pan and cook for 6-7 minutes until no pink remains.
- Mince 3 cloves of garlic and add to the beef. Sauté for 45-60 seconds until the aroma releases.
- Pour 2 cups heavy cream and 1 cup chicken broth into the skillet. Stir in 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, 2 tbsp butter, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer the sauce for 4-5 minutes until it thickens and coats the back of your spoon.
- Gently fold the cooked tortellini into the creamy sauce, ensuring each pasta is well-covered.
- Transfer the mixture to a 9×13 inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese across the top of the dish.
- Bake at 425°F for 12-15 minutes until the cheese melts and turns golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 3-4 minutes. Chop fresh parsley and sprinkle on top before serving.
Notes
- Tortellini cooks quickly, so watch carefully to avoid overcooking and keep a perfect al dente texture.
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess grease in the final dish, ensuring a cleaner sauce consistency.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk and use reduced-fat cheeses.
- Fresh garlic provides more robust flavor compared to pre-minced jarred versions, so mince your own when possible.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 770 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 55 g
- Saturated Fat: 30 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg