You can adjust the amount of cheese in this casserole – if you want to make it a little lighter just use 2 cups, or if you love cheese as much as I do, use 4 cups!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 pound of lean ground beef 97/3
- Small yellow onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 28oz can of crushed tomatoes, or whole peeled tomatoes crushed by hand
- 1 8 oz can of tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon of kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 24 oz package of fresh cheese tortellini
- 3 cups of freshly grated mozzarella cheese
Instructions:
- Sautee onions and garlic in olive oil, until soft.
- Add ground beef and season with salt and pepper.
- Once beef is cooked through, stir in tomatoes and tomato sauce.
- Stir in uncooked, fresh tortellini and 1 1/2 cups of mozzarella cheese.
- Transfer to casserole dish, sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.
- Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for approximately 30 minutes.
Quick Tip: Freeze individual servings for a quick meal anytime!
Thanks to No. 2 Pencil for this flavorful dinner solution!
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