Creamy Beef & Parmesan Tortellini
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish that combines juicy ground beef with cheese-filled tortellini, fresh spinach, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce. This family-friendly meal comes together in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 package cheese tortellini about 9 oz
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups spinach fresh
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and just cooked through, around 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
- Toss in the minced garlic and sauté for about a minute, until fragrant.
- While the beef is cooking, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the cheese tortellini according to the package directions—usually about 3-4 minutes for fresh or 6-8 minutes for frozen. Drain and set aside.
- Pour the heavy cream into the skillet with the beef and garlic, stirring well. Let it simmer for a few minutes until it starts to thicken.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, mixing until melted and incorporated into the sauce.
- Fold in the fresh spinach and let it wilt into the sauce.
- Gently toss the cooked tortellini into the creamy beef and sauce mixture until evenly coated.
- Taste and add salt and pepper as necessary.
- Spoon the delicious creamy tortellini onto plates and optionally, sprinkle with additional Parmesan and freshly cracked black pepper before serving.