Tortellini Pasta Bake
Sep 07, 2024, Updated Mar 15, 2026
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Tortellini Pasta Bake Recipe by Mr. Make It Happen Introduction If you’re searching for a comforting and flavorful meal that will please the whole family, look no further! This Tortellini Pasta Bake is a delicious...
Category: Beef Recipes, Favorites, Pasta & Italian | By: Matt Price, Mr. Make It Happen
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Tortellini Pasta Bake
If you’re searching for a comforting and flavorful meal that will please the whole family, look no further! This Tortellini Pasta Bake is a delicious blend of cheese-filled tortellini, savory Italian sausage, ground beef, and a rich, cheesy tomato sauce.
Equipment
Baking Dish
Ingredients
- 1 lb 3-cheese tortellini
- 1 lb chicken Italian sausage
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
- 1 onion diced
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 32 oz tomato sauce
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning or a mix of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder
Instructions
Preheat Your Oven
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Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). This will ensure your pasta bake is hot and bubbly when it comes out of the oven.
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Dice the onion and basil and measure out your remaining ingredients.
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Next cook your Italian Sausage and slide to the side of your skillet, then add in the ground beef.
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While the meat is cooking, cook the 3 cheese Tortellini per package instructions in salted water.
Prepare the Meat Sauce
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In a large skillet or sauté pan, cook the chicken Italian sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Use a wooden spoon to break it up into small pieces as it cooks.
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Remove the sausage from the pan and set aside.
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In the same pan, add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.
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Add the diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
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Add the tomato sauce, heavy cream, oregano, red pepper flakes, and all-purpose seasoning.
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Mix well and let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
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Return the cooked sausage to the pan and stir to combine.
Assemble the Bake
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In a large baking dish (about 9×13 inches), spread a thin layer of the meat sauce mixture on the bottom.
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Add a layer of tortellini on top of the sauce, then pour over more of the meat sauce mixture.
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Repeat the layers until all the tortellini and sauce are used, ending with a layer of sauce on top.
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Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
Bake to Perfection
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Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
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Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the top is golden brown.
Garnish and Serve
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Once out of the oven, let the Tortellini Pasta Bake cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
PREHEAT OVEN TO 250-DEGREES
Tips for Success
- Customize Your Meat: Feel free to substitute or add other meats, such as ground turkey or pork, depending on your preferences.
- Vegetable Add-Ins: For added nutrition, you can include vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers. Simply sauté them with the onion before adding them to the sauce.
- Make-Ahead Option: This dish can be assembled ahead of time and kept in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking. Just add a few extra minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.
Nutrition
Calories: 956kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 51gFat: 62gSaturated Fat: 26gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 195mgSodium: 2222mgPotassium: 1012mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1348IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 523mgIron: 7mg
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My family loved this!