Beef and Cheese Tortellini Bake

Beef and Cheese Tortellini Bake - for 6 servings
1 lb ground beef
½ c. onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced

1 t. salt, to taste
1/2 t. pepper, to taste
1 t. dried oregano
1 t. dried thyme
2 t. dried parsley
28 oz. crushed tomato, 1 can
¼ c. fresh basil, chopped or 2 T. dried basil 
2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
1 ¼ lb. cheese tortellini, cooked and drained
Brown the beef over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until cooked through. Season with salt and pepper and dried herbs.  .
Mix in crushed tomatoes. Bring to a boil and cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
Remove from heat.
Spoon a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a casserole dish or Dutch oven. Layer as follows: tortellini, cheese, basil, sauce, tortellini, cheese, basil, sauce, and cheese.
Bake at 375 for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbling.
Rest for 5 to 10 minutes and serve.