*ingredients:
°1 package frozen cheese tortellini (about 20 ounces)
°1 jar of marinara sauce (~24 ounces)
°1 pound ground meat
°1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
°1/2 cup grated parmesan
°8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
°Seasonings to your liking (such as garlic powder, salt, pepper, etc.)
*Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9" x 13" baking dish.
2. Cooking tortellini accord to pack directions, to al dente. Drain and reserve.
3. Brown the meat in a pan with the spices you want. Drain excess fat. Add marinara sauce and cream cheese and simmer.
4. Add the cooked tortellini and stir gently.
4. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread it evenly. Sprinkle cheese over the tagine.
5. Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbling and golden.
6. Once cooked, remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired.
Serve the baked cheese tortellini casserole warm and enjoy!
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Enjoy !
