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Garlic Butter Beef and Spinach Tortellini

Garlic Butter Beef and Spinach Tortellini in Just 30 Minutes

This Garlic Butter Beef and Spinach Tortellini recipe is quick and easy, perfect for busy nights or unexpected guests, and flavorful with garlic and beef.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tortellini
  • 12 oz Cheese Tortellini fresh or frozen
For the Beef
  • 1 lb Ground Beef can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil can substitute with any neutral cooking oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic fresh garlic provides the best flavor
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning or use individual herbs like oregano or basil
  • 1 cup Beef Broth can replace with vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 3 tbsp Butter use dairy-free butter if avoiding dairy
For the Vegetables
  • 4 cups Fresh Spinach can substitute with mushrooms for a vegetarian option
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese or substitute with dairy-free cheese
  • 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes adjust based on spice preference
  • Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Skillet
  • Colander

Method
 

Cook the Tortellini
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add tortellini and cook according to package instructions, usually 3 to 5 minutes for fresh, longer for frozen. Drain, reserving some pasta cooking water.
Brown the Ground Beef
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook for 6 to 7 minutes until browned.
Season the Beef
  1. Sprinkle in Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
Create the Sauce
  1. Pour in beef broth, scraping the skillet to deglaze. Bring to a gentle simmer for about 3 minutes.
Stir in the Butter and Spinach
  1. Reduce heat to low, stir in butter until melted. Fold in spinach and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until wilted.
Combine Tortellini with Sauce
  1. Add drained tortellini to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook together for another 1 to 2 minutes.
Serve with Garnish
  1. Plate the dish, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and black pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and adjust seasoning to taste. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

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