Million Dollar Tortellini

Creamy baked tortellini layered the correct way: Alfredo on the bottom, frozen tortellini in the middle, and a seasoned beef marinara finished with melty mozzarella. Rich, comforting, and easy enough for a weeknight

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Special Equipment: 9x13 casserole dish

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• ½ cup yellow onion, finely chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1½ tsp Italian seasoning

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 jar Alfredo sauce (15–16 oz)

• 1 bag frozen cheese tortellini (20–24 oz)

• 1 jar marinara sauce (24 oz)

• 2 cups freshly grated mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Brown ground beef with onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until fully cooked. Stir in Parmesan and marinara; remove from heat.

2. Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish. Spread Alfredo sauce evenly across the bottom.

3. Add frozen tortellini in an even layer, then spoon the beef marinara mixture over the top.

4. Sprinkle with mozzarella, cover loosely with foil, and bake 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 5–10 minutes more until melted and bubbly.

5. Rest 5 minutes before serving.