Description
A delicious and hearty Italian dish featuring meatballs, marinara sauce, and tortellini baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian meatballs
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 12 ounces cheese tortellini
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the meatballs until browned.
- Add the marinara sauce and Italian seasoning to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- In a separate pot, cook the tortellini according to package instructions, then drain.
- In a large baking dish, combine the cooked tortellini and meatball mixture.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to use store-bought or homemade meatballs.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the marinara sauce.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Italian Meatball Marinara Tortellini Bake, Italian dish, meatballs, tortellini, baked pasta