Description
A comforting dish of tortellini and ground beef in a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Gradually stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Meanwhile, cook the tortellini according to the package instructions. Drain and add to the beef sauce.
- Toss to combine, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
For a healthier option, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken. Add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg