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Cheesy Beef Tortellini

Cheesy Beef Tortellini

Creamy 30-minute one-pan beef tortellini Alfredo with spinach. An easy, cheesy family dinner packed with flavor and ready fast. Your new comfort food favorite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 677
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 package (20 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot for boiling pasta
  • Large deep skillet or braiser (with a lid)
  • Colander for draining
  • Wooden spoon or spatula for stirring
  • Grater for cheese

Method
 

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions (about 3-5 minutes).
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef, seasoning it with Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
  3. Drain excess grease from the skillet, then push the beef to one side and add minced garlic, cooking until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
  4. Pour in beef broth and heavy cream, stirring and scraping up bits from the bottom, then bring to a light simmer.
  5. Gradually sprinkle in grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
  6. Add fresh spinach to the sauce, stirring gently until wilted.
  7. Fold in the cooked tortellini, ensuring every piece is coated in the sauce.
  8. Turn off the heat and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top, covering with a lid for 2-3 minutes to melt.
  9. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 677kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 36gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 133mgSodium: 986mgPotassium: 614mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1030IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 500mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This recipe is perfect for various occasions, from cozy family dinners to potlucks. Enjoy experimenting with variations like adding mushrooms or changing the protein!
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