Three Cheese Beef Tortellini with Pan-Roasted Tomatoes
Add to CollectionThree Cheese Beef Tortellini with Pan-Roasted Tomatoes is a savory and flavorful dish! It's delicious and easy ... and the perfect way to use up a bunch of garden tomatoes and herbs!
Equipment
- Pasta pot & strainer
- Large Skillet
- Casserole dish
- Paper towels
- Non-stick Cooking Spray
Ingredients
Tortellini
- 12 oz three cheese tortellini , (we like the Kirkland Signature Five Cheese Tortelloni brand from Costco)
Beef
- 1 lb ground beef , or substitute ground turkey
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp Tuscany Italian spice blend , or just Italian seasoning
Tomato Sauce Mixture
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil , extra virgin
- 1 large white onion , diced
- 1 10 oz medley cherry tomatoes , halved
- ¾ cup baby bella mushrooms , halved
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Tuscany Italian spice blend , or just Italian seasoning
- 5 cloves fresh garlic , minced
- 5 leaves fresh basil , cut into pieces
Topping
- 6-8 slices fresh sliced mozzarella
- 2-3 pinches Tuscany Italian spice blend , or just Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp fresh shaved or grated parmesan , or more to taste
Garnish
- fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Cook the three-cheese tortellini according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta water; set aside.
- Preheat oven to 400° F.
- Use a large skillet to brown the ground beef over medium heat. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Continue to stir and cook until meat is no longer pink. Drain fat from the meat then transfer the meat to a plate lined with paper towels.
- Add olive oil and butter to the same skillet and melt over medium-high heat. Carefully add chopped onions and tomatoes. Once onions have softened, add in the mushrooms and garlic. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Reduce the temperature to medium heat and continue to stir as the tomatoes break down; about 10 minutes. When the sauce is well combined, taste test, and add additional seasoning as needed. Stir in the ground beef and combine well. Then remove from heat.
- Prepare a casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Spoon ¾ of the meat and sauce mixture into the bottom of the dish. Layer all of the tortellini pasta next and then add the remaining meat and sauce mixture. Sprinkle with parmesan and place the slices of fresh mozzarella over the top. Then dust with Italian seasoning on top of the mozzarella slices.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until the cheese has fully melted and has started to lightly brown.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve.
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