Ingredients
INGREDIENTS: 1 (20oz) container of refrigerated or frozen cheese tortellini
1 lb ground beef
1 (24oz) jar of pasta sauce
8 ounces cream cheese (cubed)
1-2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated or shredded parmesan
seasoning to taste
Instructions
Cook the pasta a la dente according to the package directions; drain and set aside.
Preheat oven to 350° F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the seasoning of your choice. I use salt, garlic powder, black pepper & Italian seasoning.
Remove the excess grease from the browned beef and then stir in your tomato sauce and cream cheese. Simmer for a few minutes until the sauce is well incorporated.
Gently toss your cooked tortellini in with the sauce mixture and then pour it into your prepared casserole dish. Evenly sprinkle the top with shredded mozzarella and parmesan.
Bake uncovered in the center rack of your oven for about 20 minutes. Switch the oven to broil and continue baking for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the cheese starts to brown.
Enjoy alone or with a side of salad, veggies, or garlic bread!
PREP TIME & NUTRITION:
Prep Time: 10 minutes, Cook Time: 30 minutes, Total Time: 40 minutes, Servings: 8, Calories: 450, Net Carbs: 30g, Fats: 25g, Protein: 25g