Description
Indulge in this Garlic Butter Beef and Spinach Tortellini—a quick and flavorful dinner that combines tender beef, cheesy tortellini, and fresh spinach tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy family meal!
Ingredients
1 lb (450g) ground beef
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 package (20 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups fresh spinach
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add olive oil and ground beef to the skillet. Cook until the beef is browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
3. Stir in minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
4. Add the refrigerated cheese tortellini and beef broth to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the tortellini is cooked through.
5. Stir in unsalted butter until melted.
6. Add fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted.
7. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the tortellini mixture and stir until well combined.
8. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
This comforting pasta dish is ready in under 30 minutes and packed with flavor. The garlic butter sauce adds a rich, savory touch, while spinach brings freshness to balance the dish. Ideal for weeknight dinners or when you need a hearty, satisfying meal without the fuss.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: ~520 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
Keywords: Garlic butter beef and spinach tortellini