Description
A comforting and rich dish of cheesy tortellini in a creamy garlic herb Parmesan sauce with ground beef.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 package (9 ounces) cheese tortellini
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add in 1 pound of ground beef and brown for about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir in 4 cloves of minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
- Pour in 2 cups of heavy cream, add 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and bring to a gentle simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions, drain, and add to the sauce.
- Stir in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and simmer until desired thickness is reached.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
You can customize this dish with different vegetables or protein options as mentioned in the recipe. Leftovers can be reheated gently on the stove.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: cheesy tortellini, ground beef, creamy pasta, quick dinner, comfort food