One-Pot Tortellini

27m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Brown the ground beef in a pan.
  2. 2Once the ground beef is cooked, add a jar of marinara sauce to the pan.
  3. 3Add a splash of water to the marinara sauce jar, shake it, and pour it into the pan.
  4. 4Bring the sauce and beef mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
  5. 5Once simmering, add a block of cream cheese to the pan.
  6. 6Continue mixing until the cream cheese is mostly melted and incorporated into the sauce.
  7. 7Add a bag of refrigerated tortellini to the pan.
  8. 8Stir the tortellini into the sauce mixture.
  9. 9Turn the heat down to medium-low.
  10. 10Cover the pan with a lid and let it sit for about 10 minutes.
  11. 11After 10 minutes, remove the lid and stir the tortellini mixture well.
  12. 12Top the dish with shredded cheese, spreading it out evenly.
  13. 13Bake the dish in the oven for 15 minutes.
  14. 14Broil the dish for about 2 more minutes at the end to brown the cheese.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 jar marinara sauce
  • splash water
  • 1 block cream cheese
  • 1 bag refrigerated tortellini
  • shredded Italian cheese blend

Equipment

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Tips

  • Use refrigerated tortellini so you don't have to boil it first.
  • Broil the dish for a couple of minutes at the end for extra browning on the cheese.