Baked Pizza Tortellini Dinner (Printable Version)
A savory one-pan meal with cheese tortellini, pepperoni, and rich marinara ready quickly.
# Everything You’ll Need:
→ Main Components
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1 lb ground beef
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1 tsp onion powder
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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1 tbsp minced garlic
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24 oz marinara sauce
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12 oz frozen cheese tortellini
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4 oz cream cheese
→ Toppings
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1.75 oz mini pepperoni
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1 2/3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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Additional mini pepperoni for topping
# Steps to Cook:
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Place ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season with salt, black pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until beef begins to brown.
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Incorporate approximately 1.75 oz of mini pepperoni into the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the pepperoni starts to crisp and release oil.
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Carefully drain the rendered fat from the skillet, leaving a thin layer to maintain flavor.
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Add minced garlic to the meat mixture. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Pour in marinara sauce and add cream cheese. Stir continuously over medium heat until the cream cheese is fully incorporated and the sauce is smooth.
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Add frozen tortellini directly to the pan. Mix well to coat the pasta in the sauce. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for approximately 5 minutes, or until tortellini are tender.
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Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheeses evenly over the tortellini. Distribute additional mini pepperoni over the cheese layer.
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Either transfer the pan to a preheated broiler for 2-3 minutes, or cover and leave on low heat until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For a golden top, broil just until cheese is bubbling and lightly browned. Allow to stand 2 minutes before serving for optimal texture.