Cheesy Baked Tortellini & Meat Sauce

Here’s a kid-friendly recipe for Cheesy Baked Tortellini & Meat Sauce:

Ingredients:

• 1 pound cheese tortellini
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 jar of your favorite marinara sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the tortellini according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
4. Add the marinara sauce to the skillet with the ground beef and stir to combine. Let it simmer for a few minutes.
5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, meat sauce, half of the mozzarella cheese, half of the Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
6. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread it out evenly.
7. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top.
8. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve.

This cheesy baked tortellini and meat sauce is sure to be a hit with kids! Enjoy!