Garlic Butter Beef and Spinach Tortellini
A delightful combination of beef, spinach, and cheesy tortellini in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for quick dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (9 oz) cheese tortellini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup beef broth or water
Instructions
- Boil the tortellini according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat, add ground beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes; cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Lower the heat and add fresh spinach; sauté until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Push mixture to one side of the pan and melt butter on the other side.
- Add tortellini and beef broth or water, mixing everything together for about 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley; stir to combine and serve hot.
Notes
Add additional vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra nutrition. Customize greens by using kale or arugula.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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