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Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken

Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken

Make cheesy Cajun tortellini with ground beef in 40 mins. Our creamy, spicy pasta is a quick weeknight feast. Try our Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken next.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz cheese tortellini fresh or frozen
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken or beef broth
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • to taste chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large deep skillet or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Whisk
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook the cheese tortellini according to package directions until al dente, then drain.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, drain excess fat, and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté the diced onion for about 5 minutes until soft.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Sprinkle Cajun seasoning, dried basil, and garlic powder over the aromatics and cook for about one minute.
  6. Stir in flour and cook for one minute, then gradually add broth and whisk in the heavy cream until smooth.
  7. Reduce heat to low and gradually stir in shredded Cheddar and Parmesan cheese until melted.
  8. Return the ground beef to the skillet, add the tortellini, and toss until everything is well coated.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 15mg

Notes

To avoid a grainy sauce, let dairy ingredients come to room temperature before cooking.
This dish is versatile; you can substitute ground beef with turkey or chicken, and cheese tortellini with other stuffed pastas.
For leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat on low heat, adding a splash of broth or milk to loosen the sauce.
If desired, you can add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers to increase the nutritional value.
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