Creamy Tortellini Beef Skillet: A One-Pan Wonder!
A hearty and creamy one-pan dish featuring tortellini and ground beef, perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (24 oz) jar tomato pasta sauce
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup water or broth
- 1 (20 oz) package cheese tortellini
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella (optional)
- Sour cream and parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Brown beef in skillet. Drain. Add onion and garlic. Cook 2–3 mins.
- Stir in pasta sauce, spices, and water/broth. Simmer.
- Add tortellini. Cover and simmer 7–8 mins, stirring.
- Stir in cream and cheese until smooth.
- Top with sour cream and parsley.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or plant-based meat for a lighter version.
- Add spinach or broccoli for veggies.
- Serve with crusty bread!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg