Helen's Baked Cheese Tortellinis with Beef Arrabbiata Sauce

Dive into the comforting flavors of Helen's Baked Cheese Tortellinis with Beef Arrabbiata Sauce—a hearty, crowd-pleasing dish that's perfect for family dinners or special occasions. This recipe combines tender, cheese-filled tortellini with a robust, spicy beef arrabbiata sauce made from crushed tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and a kick of red pepper flakes. Topped with a luscious blanket of melted mozzarella and Parmesan, each layer is baked to golden, bubbly perfection. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this one-pan masterpiece delivers a satisfying balance of creamy, savory, and spicy flavors, all tied together with fresh basil. Serve it straight from the oven with crusty garlic bread or a crisp green salad for the ultimate Italian-inspired feast. Keywords: baked cheese tortellini, beef arrabbiata sauce, Italian comfort food, easy baked pasta, cheesy tortellini dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 16 oz Cheese tortellini
• 1 lb Ground beef
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely diced
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1.5 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
• 28 oz Crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil, chopped
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1.5 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Cook the cheese tortellini according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, cooking for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 6-8 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Lower the heat and let the sauce simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from heat and mix in the chopped fresh basil.

Step 8

In a 9x13-inch baking dish, layer half of the cooked tortellini. Pour half of the beef arrabbiata sauce over the tortellini and sprinkle with half of the grated Parmesan cheese.

Step 9

Repeat the layers with the remaining tortellini and sauce, then top with the shredded mozzarella cheese.

Step 10

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Step 11

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly with golden edges.

Step 12

Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional fresh basil if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2199.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3286.3

Total Fat 183.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 78.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.3g
Cholesterol 618.2mg	0%
Sodium 5201.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 234.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.0g	0%
Total Sugars 40.1g
Protein 187.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2591.2mg	0%
Iron 22.2mg	0%
Potassium 3711.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.5%

Protein: 22.5%

Carbs: 28.0%