Description
A delicious and hearty dish featuring cheese tortellini, ground beef, and fresh spinach cooked in a garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cheese tortellini
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0 teaspoon black pepper
- 0 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the tortellini according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef until fully browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add butter to the skillet and let it melt, then stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet and gently toss to coat in the garlic butter sauce.
- Add the spinach and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until just wilted.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning, then finish with grated Parmesan and serve warm.
Notes
- This dish is best served immediately for optimal taste and texture.
- You can substitute the ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg