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Tortellini Lasagna Bake

Tortellini Lasagna Bake Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 530
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb fresh cheese tortellini
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • ½ yellow onion, diced small
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 24 oz jar marinara sauce
  • 15 oz whole-milk ricotta
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella, divided
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan, divided
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 400°F. Brown ground beef and onion in a skillet over medium-high heat, 6 minutes, adding garlic in the last minute. Drain fat, stir in marinara, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer 5 minutes.
  2. Mix ricotta, egg, salt, pepper, 1 cup mozzarella, and ¼ cup Parmesan in a bowl until smooth and thick.
  3. Spread half the meat sauce in a 9x13-inch dish, top with half the tortellini, then dollop half the ricotta mixture. Repeat layers, then top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
  4. Bake uncovered 20 minutes until golden and bubbling. Let rest 5 minutes, then scoop and serve.

Notes

Letting the bake rest out of the oven for 5 minutes helps the layers set so they slice cleanly. If you prefer a crispier top, broil for the last 2 minutes and watch it carefully.