Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 pound fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 24 ounces marinara
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan
  • ¼ cup minced fresh parsley

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • Cook the tortellini for 1 minute less than the package directions state.
  • While the tortellini is cooking, add the ground beef to a large, deep skillet over medium heat and cook until browned. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more. Drain the fat from the skillet.
  • Add the marinara to the beef and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Drain the tortellini and add to the skillet with the beef and marinara and stir to combine.
  • Add the cream cheese, ricotta, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt to a small mixing bowl. Stir well to combine.
  • Pour half of the the tortellini mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with the cream cheese mixture. Add the remaining tortellini and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for 10 more minutes.
  • Sprinkle with parsley before serving.