Garlic Butter Beef and Spinach Tortellini
A quick, healthy, and versatile dish featuring tender cheese tortellini, juicy beef, and fresh spinach, all coated in a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family meals.
Equipment
- Large Skillet or Dutch Oven
- Wooden Spoon or Spatula
- Colander
- Garlic Press
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 9-10 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 4 tbsp butter
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- salt and pepper to taste
- red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water. Add the tortellini and cook according to the package instructions (usually 3-5 minutes). Drain in a colander and set aside.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain any excess fat.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the minced garlic and butter to the skillet. Stir until the butter melts and the garlic becomes fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Add the spinach to the skillet. Stir until it wilts and shrinks (2-3 minutes).
- Mix in the cooked tortellini. Stir gently to coat everything in the garlic butter sauce.
- Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top. Stir until it melts into the sauce. Add salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, skip the beef and add mushrooms or a meat substitute. Use gluten-free tortellini if needed.
