📝 Description
This Garlic Butter Beef and Spinach Tortellini is a rich, one-pan comfort meal packed with tender pasta, savory beef, and a silky garlic butter sauce. It’s quick, indulgent, and perfect for busy weeknights.
😋 Flavor & Experience
Savory beef, buttery garlic, and cheesy tortellini come together with fresh spinach for a creamy, satisfying bite. It’s cozy, flavorful, and perfectly balanced.
🛒 Ingredients
500 g (1 lb) ground beef
500 g (1 lb) cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
3 cups fresh spinach
3 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
½ tsp Italian seasoning
Salt & black pepper to taste
Optional: chili flakes for heat
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
Cook tortellini
Boil tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Brown the beef
In a large skillet, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
Make garlic butter base
Add butter and garlic to the beef. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Create the sauce
Pour in cream, add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3–5 minutes.
Add spinach
Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
Combine everything
Add cooked tortellini and parmesan cheese. Toss until well coated and creamy.
Serve
Garnish with extra parmesan and chili flakes if desired.
⏱️ Time
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 20 min | Total: 30 min
🔥 Nutrition (approx per serving)
Kcal: 620 | Protein: 32g | Servings: 4
