Amount

  Measure

  Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1

  pound

  extra lean ground beef

2

  cups

  homemade marinara sauce -- see recipe

1

  teaspoon

  Italian seasoning -- see recipe

1

  pound

  homemade cheese tortellini -- see recipe

1/4

  cup

 low fat ricotta cheese

1

  cup

 low fat Mozzarella cheese -- shredded

1/4

  cup

  Parmesan cheese -- grated

  vegetable oil

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x11 inch casserole dish.

In a large skillet brown the beef until no pink remains. Drain.

Add the ricotta, marinara sauce, and Italian seasoning. 

Add the tortellini and heat mixture until bubbling.

Transfer mixture to prepared dish.

Sprinkle the Mozzarella and Parmesan over tortellini.

Cover and bake for 30 minutes.

Notes: You can use jarred marinara sauce and frozen tortellini. To make it vegetarian leave out the meat.

Makes 6 servings.