1 ¼ lb cheese tortellini (565 g), cooked and drained
Nutrition Info
Calories 471
Fat 19g
Carbs 42g
Fiber 4g
Sugar 7g
Protein 30g
How to Make It
1. Step
Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
2. Step
Add a teaspoon of olive oil to a heavy saucepan and brown the beef over medium-high heat. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Step
Mix in the dried herbs. Move beef to one side of the hot pan and add in onions. Stir to soften, then add garlic.
4. Step
Mix in crushed tomatoes. Bring to a boil and cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and season with salt and pepper as necessary.
5. Step
Remove from heat.
6. Step
Spoon a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a casserole dish. Layer as follows: tortellini, cheese, basil, sauce, tortellini, cheese, basil, sauce, and cheese.
7. Step
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbling.
