Garlic Butter Beef Spinach Tortellini (Print Version)
Ground beef, cheese tortellini, garlic butter, and spinach unite for an enticing, family-friendly pasta dish.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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1 pound 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 ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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20 ounces 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
# Steps:
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it into crumbles, until well browned and fully cooked, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
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Add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the beef. Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
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While beef cooks, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add tortellini and cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
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Pour beef broth into the skillet with the beef mixture and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes to concentrate flavors.
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Stir unsalted butter into the skillet until melted. Add fresh spinach and cook until leaves are wilted, about 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add cooked tortellini to the skillet. Gently toss to coat pasta evenly in the sauce. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
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Serve garnished with additional Parmesan and parsley as desired.
# Notes:
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For optimal flavor, grate Parmesan cheese fresh rather than using pre-grated varieties.