One-Pot Tortellini

27 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Brown the ground beef in a pan.
  2. 2Brown the ground beef in a pan.
  3. 3Brown the ground beef in a pan.
  4. 4Once the ground beef is cooked, add a jar of marinara sauce to the pan.
  5. 5Once the ground beef is cooked, add a jar of marinara sauce to the pan.
  6. 6Once the ground beef is cooked, add a jar of marinara sauce to the pan.
  7. 7Add a splash of water to the marinara sauce jar, shake it, and pour it into the pan.
  8. 8Add a splash of water to the marinara sauce jar, shake it, and pour it into the pan.
  9. 9Add a splash of water to the marinara sauce jar, shake it, and pour it into the pan.
  10. 10Bring the sauce and beef mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
  11. 11Bring the sauce and beef mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
  12. 12Bring the sauce and beef mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
  13. 13Once simmering, add a block of cream cheese to the pan.
  14. 14Once simmering, add a block of cream cheese to the pan.
  15. 15Once simmering, add a block of cream cheese to the pan.
  16. 16Continue mixing until the cream cheese is mostly melted and incorporated into the sauce.
  17. 17Continue mixing until the cream cheese is mostly melted and incorporated into the sauce.
  18. 18Continue mixing until the cream cheese is mostly melted and incorporated into the sauce.
  19. 19Add a bag of refrigerated tortellini to the pan.
  20. 20Add a bag of refrigerated tortellini to the pan.
  21. 21Add a bag of refrigerated tortellini to the pan.
  22. 22Stir the tortellini into the sauce mixture.
  23. 23Stir the tortellini into the sauce mixture.
  24. 24Stir the tortellini into the sauce mixture.
  25. 25Turn the heat down to medium-low.
  26. 26Turn the heat down to medium-low.
  27. 27Turn the heat down to medium-low.
  28. 28Cover the pan with a lid and let it sit for about 10 minutes.
  29. 29Cover the pan with a lid and let it sit for about 10 minutes.
  30. 30Cover the pan with a lid and let it sit for about 10 minutes.
  31. 31After 10 minutes, remove the lid and stir the tortellini mixture well.
  32. 32After 10 minutes, remove the lid and stir the tortellini mixture well.
  33. 33After 10 minutes, remove the lid and stir the tortellini mixture well.
  34. 34Top the dish with shredded cheese, spreading it out evenly.
  35. 35Top the dish with shredded cheese, spreading it out evenly.
  36. 36Top the dish with shredded cheese, spreading it out evenly.
  37. 37Bake the dish in the oven for 15 minutes.
  38. 38Bake the dish in the oven for 15 minutes.
  39. 39Bake the dish in the oven for 15 minutes.
  40. 40Broil the dish for about 2 more minutes at the end to brown the cheese.
  41. 41Broil the dish for about 2 more minutes at the end to brown the cheese.
  42. 42Broil the dish for about 2 more minutes at the end to brown the cheese.

Ingredients

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