Description
Garlic Butter Beef and Spinach Tortellini is a quick and delicious meal that combines tender beef, vibrant spinach, and cheesy tortellini in a rich garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz fresh cheese-filled tortellini
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 3 cups baby spinach (washed)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions until they float, about 3-5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the spinach; stir until wilted, around 1 minute.
- Fold in the cooked tortellini along with the remaining butter. Toss well to coat everything in the garlic butter sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Substitute ground beef with chicken or shrimp for variety. Add veggies like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra nutrition. For a spicier kick, sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes.