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Million Dollar Baked Tortellini Casserole

Million Dollar Baked Tortellini Casserole is the ultimate comfort food! This creamy, cheesy, and indulgent dish combines tender tortellini with a luscious blend of cream cheese, ricotta, marinara, and mozzarella. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or even special occasions, this casserole is guaranteed to impress. It’s rich, satisfying, and tastes like a million bucks!
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Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowls
  • - 9x13-inch baking dish
  • - Wooden spoon or spatula
  • - Grater (for shredding cheese)

Ingredients
  

  • - 1 20 oz package of refrigerated or frozen cheese tortellini
  • - 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
  • - 1 small onion diced
  • - 2 cloves garlic minced
  • - 1 24 oz jar marinara or spaghetti sauce
  • - 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • - 1/2 cup cream cheese softened
  • - 1/2 cup sour cream
  • - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • - 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • - 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • - Salt and black pepper to taste
  • - Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • **1. Preheat the Oven:**
  • - Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • **2. Cook the Tortellini:**
  • - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the tortellini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • **3. Cook the Meat Mixture:**
  • - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or sausage with the diced onion until browned. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Drain any excess grease. Stir in the marinara sauce and season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes, if using.
  • **4. Make the Creamy Mixture:**
  • - In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, 1/2 cup mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. Mix until smooth.
  • **5. Assemble the Casserole:**
  • - Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Layer the cooked tortellini over the sauce. Spread the creamy mixture evenly over the tortellini. Top with the remaining meat sauce.
  • **6. Add Cheese and Bake:**
  • - Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese on top. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  • **7. Serve:**
  • - Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!