Description
Savory beef & parmesan tortellini in creamy sauce delivers Italian comfort straight to your kitchen. Rich pasta pockets nestled in silky sauce promise a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb beef, ground
- 0.5 lb tortellini, parmesan cheese-filled
Dairy and Sauce Components:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.25 cup butter
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp italian herbs, dried
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat, warming the olive oil until it shimmers with culinary promise.
- Introduce the ground beef to the hot skillet, breaking it into crumbly fragments and searing until a rich, golden-brown crust develops and no pink remains, approximately 7-8 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium and incorporate minced garlic, stirring rapidly to prevent burning and allow the aromatics to release their fragrant essence.
- Sprinkle salt, black pepper, and dried Italian herbs over the beef, thoroughly integrating the seasonings for a robust flavor profile.
- While the beef simmers, simultaneously prepare the tortellini in a separate pot of vigorously boiling salted water, cooking until they float and achieve a tender, al dente texture, roughly 4-5 minutes.
- In the beef skillet, lower the temperature and introduce butter, allowing it to melt and create a silky foundation for the upcoming sauce.
- Pour heavy cream and cream cheese into the skillet, whisking continuously to forge a smooth, luxurious sauce that envelops the beef.
- Gently fold the drained tortellini into the creamy beef mixture, ensuring each pasta pillow is generously coated with the rich sauce.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the dish, stirring to integrate and create a final layer of decadent, cheesy complexity.
- Remove from heat and let the dish rest for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to harmonize before serving hot.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce overall fat content while maintaining rich flavor.
- Drain excess beef fat after cooking to create a lighter, healthier version of the dish.
- Swap regular tortellini with whole wheat or gluten-free alternatives for dietary accommodations.
- Fresh herbs like basil or parsley can elevate the dish’s brightness and add a vibrant finishing touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 705
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 876 mg
- Fat: 54 g
- Saturated Fat: 28 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg