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One Pot Tortellini Bake in a red Dutch oven, topped with melted cheese and fresh basil, served on a wooden counter.

One Pot Tortellini Bake

This One Pot Tortellini Bake is an easy, time-saving, and delicious meal that brings family together around the table. With minimal cleanup and maximum flavor, it’s the perfect weeknight dinner solution!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1 (28 ounce) jar marinara sauce
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup Cabernet Sauvignon (or other dry red wine)
  • 1 (16 ounce) package tortellini
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
  • 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

Equipment

  • Large Dutch Oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Oven Mitts

Method
 

  1. Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and crumbly, about 5-10 minutes. Drain excess grease if needed.
  2. Stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, and granulated garlic. Combine well to season the beef evenly.
  3. Add the marinara sauce, diced tomatoes (with liquid), water, and red wine. Stir everything together and bring to a low simmer.
  4. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and stir in the tortellini. Cover and let cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini is tender and heated through.
  5. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  6. Stir the cream cheese into the mixture until melted and fully incorporated, creating a luxuriously creamy sauce.
  7. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top, then transfer the Dutch oven to the preheated oven.
  8. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown. Carefully remove from the oven, and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Pro Tip: Keep pre-shredded mozzarella on hand to save even more time, and if you’re out of fresh tortellini, frozen works great—just add a few extra minutes to the cooking time.