Garlic Butter Beef and Spinach Tortellini

Tender, cheese-stuffed tortellini pillows are generously tossed in a luscious garlic-infused butter sauce, mingling with succulent strips of seared beef and vibrant, wilted spinach.

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RECIPE

Garlic Butter Beef and Spinach Tortellini

Tender, cheese-stuffed tortellini pillows are generously tossed in a luscious garlic-infused butter sauce, mingling with succulent strips of seared beef and vibrant, wilted spinach.

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dinner

Ingredients

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• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 package (20 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Preparation

1

Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.

2

Add olive oil and ground beef to the skillet. Cook until the beef is browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.

3

Stir in minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for another minute until fragrant.

4

Add the refrigerated cheese tortellini and beef broth to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the tortellini is cooked through.

5

Stir in unsalted butter until melted.

6

Add fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted.

7

Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the tortellini mixture and stir until well combined.

8

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.