Italian Cheese Tortellini Bake
Italian Cheese Tortellini Bake layers pillowy cheese-filled pasta with a rich, meaty marinara featuring beef, Italian sausage, and tomatoes. Mushrooms add earthy depth while a melted blend of mozzarella and Cheddar creates a bubbly, comforting finish. It’s perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal when you want classic Italian-American flavors in one hearty dish.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook7 hrs 25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Italian Cheese Tortellini Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and Italian sausage, then cook and stir until they are crumbly and browned. Drain.
- 2
Add the ground meats, marinara sauce, tomatoes, and mushrooms to a slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low.
- 3
Stir the tortellini into the marinara meat sauce. Top with mozzarella and Cheddar cheese. Cover and cook on Low until the tortellini is tender.
- Calories 559.51 kcal High 28%
- Protein 31.9 g Good Source 64%
- Carbohydrate 33.42 g 12%
- Total Fat 34.2 g High 44%
- Saturated Fat 15.17 g High 76%
- Trans Fat 0.07 g High --
- Cholesterol 110.56 mg High 37%
- Sodium 1158.93 mg High 50%
- Dietary Fiber 3.41 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 6.29 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 431.07 mg Good Source 33%
- Iron 2.64 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 490.48 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 115.33 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 4.66 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.14 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Italian Cheese Tortellini Bake is an Italian dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 7 hrs 40 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cheese Tortellini Pasta, Diced Tomatoes, Ground Beef, and Italian Ground Pork Sausage. Each serving provides about 559.51 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Italian Cheese Tortellini Bake?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Italian Cheese Tortellini Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Cheese Tortellini Pasta, Diced Tomatoes, Ground Beef, Italian Ground Pork Sausage, Marinara Sauce. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Italian Cheese Tortellini Bake?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Italian Cheese Tortellini Bake?
- About 7 hrs 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 7 hrs 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 559.51 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Italian Cheese Tortellini Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Italian Cheese Tortellini Bake healthy?
- Italian Cheese Tortellini Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 559.51 calories and 31.9 g of protein, or 64% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1158.93 mg (50% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 15.17 g (76% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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