Garlic Butter Beef Spinach Tortellini (Print Version)
Cheese tortellini, ground beef, spinach, and garlic butter come together for a quick savory dinner.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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450g ground beef
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1 package (20 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
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1 cup beef broth
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 cups fresh spinach
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
# Directions:
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook according to the package instructions (3-5 minutes) until tender. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of cooking water for later use. Set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, for 6-7 minutes until browned and slightly crispy.
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Season the browned beef with Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine and enhance the flavors.
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Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Avoid burning.
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Pour the beef broth into the skillet and bring it to a gentle simmer. Add reserved pasta water if additional liquid is needed. Stir to combine.
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Add unsalted butter to the skillet and stir as it melts. Toss in the fresh spinach and allow it to wilt while stirring gently.
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Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet and toss gently to coat each piece with the garlic butter sauce.
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Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the dish and stir to combine. Garnish with fresh parsley for color and flavor before serving.
# Notes:
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Reserve pasta cooking water for added creaminess in the sauce.
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For extra flavor, allow the beef to brown slightly for crispy bits.