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Garlic Butter Beef and Spinach Tortellini Recipe

Garlic Butter Beef and Spinach Tortellini Recipe

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A delicious and easy-to-make recipe for Garlic Butter Beef and Spinach Tortellini that combines savory ground beef, cheese tortellini, fresh spinach, and a flavorful garlic butter sauce.

Ingredients

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Ground Beef Mixture:

  • 1 lb (450g) 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)

Tortellini and Spinach:

  • 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

Instructions

  1. Preheat Skillet: Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Cook Ground Beef: Add olive oil and ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
  3. Season and Sauté: Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant.
  4. Add Tortellini and Broth: Add tortellini and beef broth. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until tortellini is cooked.
  5. Finish with Butter: Stir in unsalted butter until melted.
  6. Add Spinach: Mix in fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
  7. Combine Cheese: Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the mixture and stir well.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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Keywords: Garlic Butter Beef Tortellini, Spinach Tortellini Recipe, Easy Pasta Dish