Meaty Tortellini Skillet
A delicious one-pan meal featuring ground beef, cheese tortellini, and a savory tomato sauce.
Equipment
- Large sauté pan or Dutch oven For cooking the dish in one pan.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 0.5 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 25 ounces marinara sauce
- 15 ounces fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 20 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 0.33 cup heavy cream
- 0.67 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large, deep sauté pan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Drain excess grease and return the pan to the heat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking for 2-3 minutes until softened. This step will enhance the flavor of the beef and create a nice aromatic base for your sauce.
- Stir in the marinara sauce, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, water, Italian seasoning, and black pepper. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
- Add the uncooked tortellini to the sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until the tortellini is tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Pour in the heavy cream, cover, and simmer for a few more minutes until heated through. This will give the dish a creamy texture and rich flavor.
- Sprinkle 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese over the dish before serving and provide the remaining Parmesan on the side for those who love an extra cheesy kick!
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute the beef with plant-based crumbles or extra veggies like mushrooms and bell peppers.