Description
Garlic Butter Tortellini in Creamy Sauce with Beef and Spinach is a comforting dish that combines rich flavors and hearty ingredients for a satisfying meal. This creamy pasta features tender, cheese-filled tortellini tossed in a velvety garlic butter sauce, accented by savory ground beef and vibrant spinach. It’s the perfect solution for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive dish to serve at gatherings. With just 35 minutes from start to finish, this recipe caters to busy lifestyles while still delivering warmth and deliciousness to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cheese tortellini (refrigerated or frozen)
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add butter and garlic to the skillet; cook for about one minute until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and allow it to simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened.
- Mix in grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and optional crushed red pepper flakes.
- Incorporate fresh spinach; cook until wilted.
- Toss cooked tortellini into the skillet until evenly coated with sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg