Creamy Tortellini Pasta with Beef and Spinach
Creamy Tortellini Pasta with Beef, Spinach & Italian Sausage is a rich and satisfying dish that brings the comfort of homemade cooking to your table in just 30 minutes. This indulgent meal features tender cheese tortellini enveloped in a creamy sauce infused with savory beef, flavorful spices, and nutritious spinach. Perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, this one-pot wonder is sure to please everyone and makes for fantastic leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups grated cheese (Parmesan and mozzarella)
- Seasonings: Cajun seasoning, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper
Instructions
- 1. Cook the tortellini according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- 2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and brown the ground beef until cooked through. Drain excess fat.
- 3. Add chopped onion; cook until softened. Stir in minced garlic and thawed spinach; cook briefly.
- 4. In a saucepan, melt butter to create a roux with flour. Gradually whisk in milk and chicken broth until thickened.
- 5. Stir in heavy cream, cheeses, and seasonings until smooth. Combine with meat-spinach mixture and cooked tortellini.
- 6. Serve hot with additional cheese or fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg