Description
A quick and comforting one-pot meal combining seared ground beef, a bright tomato sauce, and tender cheese tortellini.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
- 1 small onion (finely diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup beef or chicken broth
- 9–12 oz (250–340 g) cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- Chopped parsley for finishing
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook tortellini 1–2 minutes less than package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
- Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high with 1 tbsp olive oil and brown the ground beef for about 6–8 minutes.
- Add the onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until translucent, then add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes.
- Pour in the marinara and broth, scrape the browned bits from the pan, and simmer for 3–5 minutes.
- Add the partially cooked tortellini and reserved pasta water to the skillet; toss gently to coat and heat through for 1–2 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan and fresh parsley, and finish with a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
Notes
For a baked finish, top with mozzarella and broil until golden.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg