Cheesy Skillet Tortellini with Meat Sauce
Cheesy Skillet Tortellini with Meat Sauce
Ingredients
For the Meat Sauce
- 1 pound mild Italian sausage
- 1 pound ground beef
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- garlic powder, to taste
- 3 cups marinara sauce, (approximately 24 ounce jar)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
For the Tortellini & Assembly
- 20 ounces cheese tortellini, fresh or frozen
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- 1
In a large cast iron skillet, combine the mild Italian sausage and ground beef. Cook over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until both are fully browned.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
While the meats are browning, season liberally with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to your personal preference.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Once the meats are cooked, carefully drain any excess grease from the skillet.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cheese tortellini and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
To the skillet with the browned and drained meat, add the marinara sauce. Place the softened cream cheese block directly on top of the meat and sauce mixture.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Stir the cream cheese into the meat and marinara sauce until it is fully melted and well combined, creating a creamy meat sauce.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Add the cooked and drained tortellini to the skillet with the meat sauce. Mix thoroughly to ensure all the tortellini are coated.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Evenly spread a generous layer of shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the tortellini and meat sauce mixture in the skillet.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350
- 11
After 10 minutes, turn on the broiler. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, watching carefully, until the mozzarella cheese is melted, bubbly, and has a nice golden-brown color on top.
⏱️ 2 min
- 12
Carefully remove the skillet from the oven. Allow to cool slightly before serving. Serve hot, enjoying the melted, stretchy cheese.
⏱️ 1 min
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Cheesy Skillet Tortellini with Meat Sauce
Ingredients
For the Meat Sauce
- 1 pound mild Italian sausage
- 1 pound ground beef
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- garlic powder, to taste
- 3 cups marinara sauce, (approximately 24 ounce jar)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
For the Tortellini & Assembly
- 20 ounces cheese tortellini, fresh or frozen
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- 1
In a large cast iron skillet, combine the mild Italian sausage and ground beef. Cook over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until both are fully browned.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
While the meats are browning, season liberally with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to your personal preference.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Once the meats are cooked, carefully drain any excess grease from the skillet.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cheese tortellini and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
To the skillet with the browned and drained meat, add the marinara sauce. Place the softened cream cheese block directly on top of the meat and sauce mixture.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Stir the cream cheese into the meat and marinara sauce until it is fully melted and well combined, creating a creamy meat sauce.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Add the cooked and drained tortellini to the skillet with the meat sauce. Mix thoroughly to ensure all the tortellini are coated.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Evenly spread a generous layer of shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the tortellini and meat sauce mixture in the skillet.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350 - 11
After 10 minutes, turn on the broiler. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, watching carefully, until the mozzarella cheese is melted, bubbly, and has a nice golden-brown color on top.
⏱️ 2 min - 12
Carefully remove the skillet from the oven. Allow to cool slightly before serving. Serve hot, enjoying the melted, stretchy cheese.
⏱️ 1 min