Cheesy Baked Tortellini Casserole With Meat Sauce

INGREDIENTS

• 1 20oz container refrigerated or frozen cheese tortellini
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 24oz jar pasta sauce
• 8 ounces cream cheese (cubed)
• 1-2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated or shredded parmesan
• seasoning to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. 1 Cook the pasta a la dente according to the package directions; drain and set aside.
2. 2 Preheat oven to 350° F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
3. 3 In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the seasoning of your choice. I use salt, garlic powder, black pepper & Italian seasoning.
4. 4 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.
5. 5 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.
6. 6 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.
7. 7 Enjoy alone or with a side of salad, veggies, or garlic bread!