Garlic Butter Beef and Spinach Tortellini
This Garlic Butter Beef and Spinach Tortellini is a rich, one-pan dinner made with cheese-filled pasta, savory beef, spinach, and a buttery garlic sauce. It’s a quick, crowd-pleasing comfort meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 package 9–12 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
- 3 cups fresh spinach chopped
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 cup beef broth or vegetable broth
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese optional, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
- Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the broth and scrape the skillet to deglaze.
- Stir in the tortellini. Cover and simmer for 4–5 minutes, or until pasta is tender.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Garnish with grated Parmesan before serving.
Notes
For a creamy version, stir in a splash of cream or cream cheese at the end. You can also swap ground beef with turkey or plant-based meat for dietary needs.