Description
Savory Beef & Parmesan Tortellini combines Italian comfort with rich, hearty flavors that dance across your palate. Perfectly crafted pasta pockets stuffed with seasoned beef create a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 1 package (10 ounces / 283 grams) cheese tortellini
Dairy and Cream:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a generously salted pot of water to a rolling boil and gently immerse the tortellini, cooking until they achieve a tender yet firm texture as directed on the package.
- While the pasta cooks, heat a robust skillet with a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Introduce the ground beef, breaking it into delicate crumbles and searing until a rich golden-brown color develops, then carefully drain any accumulated fat.
- Reduce the skillet’s heat and sprinkle finely chopped garlic into the beef, releasing its aromatic essence for approximately 60 seconds. Pour in velvety heavy cream, allowing it to meld with freshly grated Parmesan and a whisper of Italian herbs.
- Let the sauce gently simmer, gradually thickening and developing a luxurious consistency over 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
- Transfer the perfectly cooked tortellini directly into the skillet, tenderly folding the pasta through the creamy beef sauce, ensuring each delicate pocket becomes lavishly coated.
- Season the combined dish with a judicious pinch of salt and a crackling of black pepper, tasting and adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Plate the tortellini immediately, optionally adorning with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finishing touch, and serve piping hot.
Notes
- Boost pasta texture by slightly undercooking tortellini during initial boiling, ensuring it remains perfectly al dente when mixed with hot sauce.
- Enhance beef flavor by using higher fat content ground beef (80/20) which adds richness and prevents dryness in the final dish.
- Create dairy-free alternative by substituting heavy cream with coconut milk and using nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan cheese for similar creamy, tangy profile.
- Elevate nutritional value by adding sautéed spinach or roasted vegetables directly into the sauce for extra nutrients and vibrant color contrast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg