Description
Beef tortellini is a delicious and hearty dish that brings comfort to any meal. This easy recipe combines fresh tortellini with savory ground beef, aromatic garlic, and zesty tomatoes for a delightful family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (9 oz) fresh tortellini
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add ground beef, cooking until browned (6-8 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Gently fold fresh tortellini into the mixture and cook according to package instructions (3-5 minutes).
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for added nutrition.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg