Tortellini Casserole

Tortellini Casserole

The perfect busy weeknight meal!  So easy to make and only one skillet needed. Cheesy and meaty and good to the very last bite!

Tortellini Casserole

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 lb ground beef

1 small onion, chopped

2 cloves of garlic, minced

28 oz can crushed tomatoes with puree

8 oz. water

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon garlic salt

2 teaspoon brown sugar

1 20 oz package cheese tortellini

2 cups shredded mozzarella

In a large deep oven proof skillet, sauté the onion and garlic in the olive oil until just tender. 

Add ground beef to the same skillet and brown until no longer pink. Add the crushed tomatoes, water, oregano, basil, garlic salt and brown sugar to the same skillet and stir until combined. 

Add in tortellini and simmer on low for about 20 minutes until pasta is tender.  When pasta is tender, sprinkle the two cups of Mozzarella cheese  all over the top. 

Melt the cheese in a 350 degree oven.  Or if you prefer, cover the skillet and continue to simmer on low until cheese has melted.

NOTE:  Want to make it faster?  Use your favorite jar of spaghetti sauce instead of making your own.

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