Easy Baked Tortellini Cheese Casserole with Ground Beef and Marinara Sauce Ready in 30 Min

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Place your large skillet over medium high heat and add the 1 lb of ground beef. Do not move it for at least 3 minutes; you want to hear a loud sizzle as it develops a dark crust. Once browned, break it apart and add the diced onion. Cook until the onions are translucent and the beef is fully opaque.
3. Add the minced garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes to the beef. Stir for 60 seconds until the garlic is fragrant but not brown.
4. Pour in the 0.5 cup of bone broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up all the brown bits from the bottom. Pour in the 24 oz of marinara sauce and stir until combined.
5. Gently fold the 20 oz of refrigerated tortellini into the meat sauce. Transfer the entire mixture into your 9x13 baking dish, smoothing it into an even layer.
6. Sprinkle the 2 cups of mozzarella and 0.5 cup of parmesan evenly over the top. Bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and starting to brown at the edges.
7. For a truly professional look, turn your broiler to high for the last 2 minutes of cooking. Watch it like a hawk. You want the cheese to transition from pale yellow to a mottled golden brown. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. This allows the sauce to thicken and the pasta to finish absorbing the liquids. Sprinkle with fresh basil ribbons before serving.