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Garlic Butter Beef Tortellini
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free (with gluten-free tortellini substitution)
Description
Garlic Butter Beef Tortellini is a quick and comforting meal featuring tender tortellini pasta combined with juicy ground beef in a rich garlic butter sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this savory dish offers the perfect balance of creamy, buttery sauce and hearty beef, making it an ideal weeknight dinner or crowd-pleasing option.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb lean ground beef
Pasta
- 1 package (about 9 oz) cheese-filled or meat-filled tortellini
Butter & Oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Aromatics & Seasonings
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Cheese & Herbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or basil, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Cook the tortellini according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside. Mince the garlic and chop fresh herbs you plan to use.
- Brown the Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned and no longer pink. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Drain any excess grease if needed.
- Sauté Garlic: Push the browned beef to one side of the skillet and add butter to the empty space. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned to avoid bitterness.
- Combine Tortellini with Beef and Butter: Add the cooked tortellini back into the skillet. Gently toss to coat the pasta with the garlicky butter and beef mixture. Let everything warm through together for 1-2 minutes over low heat, avoiding boiling.
- Finish with Cheese and Herbs: Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh herbs over the tortellini. Toss gently to incorporate and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor instead of pre-minced garlic from a jar.
- Do not overcook tortellini; cooking until al dente ensures optimal texture.
- Drain the cooked beef well to avoid excess oiliness in the dish.
- Choose high-quality unsalted butter for a richer sauce.
- Simmer gently when tossing the pasta to maintain tortellini integrity without overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg