Easy 4 Ingredient Cheesy Tortellini Casserole

ByLeah Keller

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cheesy tortellini casserole in a red baking dish

If you need an easy Dinner recipe with only a few ingredients, this is it! This easy recipe has only 4 simple ingredients that can be found at your local supermarket. Plus, it takes minutes from start to finish. “Easy 4 Ingredient Cheesy Tortellini Casserole”

What is in a tortellini casserole? (scroll down for the full printable recipe card)

  • browned ground beef – you can also use any other type of ground meat, for example: turkey, chicken, venison or sausage. Be sure to add only cooked meat to your casserole.
  • cheese tortellini
  • pasta sauce – any flavor of pasta sauce will work for this recipe
  • shredded mozzarella cheese – or any kind of cheese will work for this recipe if you have a different cheese that you love then you can add it.

Can I use a different meat for my tortellini casserole?

Yes, you can add different types of meat, for example:

  • ground turkey
  • ground chicken
  • sausage
  • shredded chicken

How do I make an Easy 4 Ingredient Cheesy Tortellini casserole? (scroll down for full printable recipe card)

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.
  2. Place a large skillet over medium heat
  3. Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until brown
  4. Cook the tortellini noodles per the package instructions and drain
  5. Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray
  6. Add the cooked ground beef, cooked tortellini noodles and pasta sauce to the baking dish
  7. Stir all of these ingredients together
  8. Sprinkle on top the shredded mozzarella cheese
  9. Bake until the cheese is completely melted, approximately 15-20 minutes
  10. Remove from oven and enjoy!
cheesy tortellini casserole on a white plate

How do I store leftovers of my cheesy tortellini casserole?

Storing leftover cheesy tortellini casserole is easy. Simply place your cooled leftovers into an airtight container and place them into the refrigerator for up to 3 days or into the freezer for up to 3 months.

Can I use different pasta or noodles in my casserole?

Yes, you can use different types of pasta or noodles for this casserole, for example:

  • spaghetti noodles
  • elbow noodles
  • bowtie noodles
  • rotini noodles
  • shell noodles
Yield: 6-8 servings

Easy 4 Ingredient Cheesy Tortellini Casserole

cheesy tortellini casserole on a white plate
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An easy and delicious recipe for Dinner.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 19 oz bag cheese tortellini
  • 24 oz jar pasta sauce
  • 2-3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.
  2. Place a large skillet over medium heat
  3. Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until brown
  4. Cook the tortellini noodles per the package instructions and drain
  5. Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray
  6. Add the cooked ground beef, cooked tortellini noodles and pasta sauce to the baking dish
  7. Stir all of these ingredients together
  8. Sprinkle on top the shredded mozzarella cheese
  9. Bake until the cheese is completely melted, approximately 15-20 minutes
  10. Remove from oven and enjoy!
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