Garlic Butter Beef and Spinach Tortellini
A rich and comforting dish combining tender cheese tortellini with seasoned ground beef and vibrant spinach in a creamy garlic butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (9 oz) cheese tortellini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 tablespoons butter (for the sauce)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta and set it aside, reserving about 1/4 cup of the pasta water.
- Brown the ground beef in olive oil over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper and cook until well browned.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Then stir in the butter and chopped spinach, cooking until the spinach has wilted.
- Prepare the garlic butter sauce by melting butter in a separate pan, then adding heavy cream and simmering gently. Gradually stir in grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Combine the cooked tortellini with the beef and spinach mixture, tossing to combine evenly. Pour the garlic butter sauce over and mix well.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Opt for fresh spinach for the best flavor. Customize proteins and add more vegetables as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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