Cheesy Weeknight Tortellini Skillet.
A quick, cheesy one-skillet dinner combining browned meat, marinara, and tortellini baked until bubbly.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 28 ounces marinara sauce your favorite
- 12 ounces cheese tortellini cooked according to package directions before combining
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella torn into pieces
- parmesan cheese for topping
- fresh basil for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the tortellini.
- Heat a 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef or turkey and cook, breaking into small pieces, until browned.
- Season the browned meat with kosher salt, black pepper, dried basil, and dried oregano. If the meat is very lean, add a drizzle of olive oil as needed.
- Stir the marinara sauce into the skillet with the meat and reduce the heat to low to keep it warm while you cook the tortellini.
- Cook the cheese tortellini in the boiling salted water according to package directions (about 3–4 minutes), then drain in a colander.
- Add the drained tortellini to the meat and sauce, gently folding with a spatula to combine without breaking the pasta.
- Distribute the torn fresh mozzarella evenly over the top of the tortellini and sauce.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, until the cheese is melted, golden, and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with grated Parmesan and fresh basil before serving.
Equipment
- 12-inch oven-safe skillet
- Large Pot
- Colander
- Spatula
Notes
- Use beef or turkey according to preference.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- If using very lean meat, add a little oil when browning.
- Cook tortellini just until al dente to avoid breaking when mixing.
- Tear mozzarella into pieces for even melting.