Description
A quick and comforting Cheesy Tortellini Skillet Lasagna that combines savory ground beef, Italian seasoning, hearty spaghetti sauce, tender cheese tortellini, and gooey melted mozzarella cheese cooked together in one skillet for an easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Meat and Seasonings
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Sauce
- 24 ounces spaghetti sauce
Pasta and Cheese
- 1 (20-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and no longer pink, breaking it up as it cooks. Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the beef and stir to combine.
- Add Sauce and Tortellini: Stir in the spaghetti sauce and crushed red pepper flakes if desired. Then add the refrigerated cheese tortellini to the skillet. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer gently for 5 minutes, allowing the tortellini to cook through and the flavors to meld.
- Add Cheese and Melt: Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the tortellini and sauce mixture. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for about 5 minutes more, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and serve the cheesy tortellini lasagna hot, straight from the pan for a comforting and easy meal.
Notes
- You can use spicy or mild spaghetti sauce based on your taste preference.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with plant-based ground crumbles or omit entirely.
- Add fresh basil or parsley on top before serving for extra color and flavor.
- If you don’t have refrigerated tortellini, dried tortellini can be used but may require additional simmer time and extra water or broth.
- To make it a bit creamier, stir in a splash of heavy cream or half-and-half when adding the sauce.