Description
This easy garlic butter tortellini is tossed with ground beef, spinach, and Parmesan for a quick, one-pan dinner packed with flavor and ready in 25 minutes.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb ground beef
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 (20 oz) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
2 cups fresh spinach
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup reserved pasta cooking water
Red pepper flakes (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Cook tortellini: Bring salted water to a boil and cook tortellini according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
Brown beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
Add garlic butter: Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic, butter, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Combine ingredients: Add cooked tortellini, spinach, and reserved pasta water. Stir until spinach wilts and sauce begins to coat everything.
Finish with cheese: Stir in Parmesan until melted. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes.
Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Swap protein: Use ground turkey or Italian sausage for a different flavor.
Add veggies: Stir in mushrooms or zucchini for extra nutrition.
Make it creamy: Add a splash of heavy cream for a richer sauce.
Go vegetarian: Skip the beef and double the spinach or use sautéed mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Pasta
- Method: One-Pan, Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
