Description
Hearty beef & parmesan tortellini delivers Italian comfort straight to your plate, blending rich flavors with creamy elegance. Simmering with warmth and passion, you’ll savor each bite of this classic pasta dish that promises pure culinary satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb beef, ground
- 1 package (9 oz) parmesan tortellini
- 1 cup heavy cream
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef, breaking it into crumbles until no pink remains and a rich golden crust develops.
- Drain excess fat from the skillet, then transfer the beef to a separate plate, keeping the pan ready for the next stage.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant and lightly golden, releasing its aromatic essence.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, stirring gently to combine with the garlic butter, creating a smooth and luxurious base.
- Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese into the cream sauce, whisking continuously to ensure a silky, even incorporation without lumps.
- Season the sauce with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste and creating a balanced flavor profile.
- Add the parmesan tortellini to the sauce, gently stirring to coat each pasta piece thoroughly with the creamy mixture.
- Reintroduce the browned beef to the skillet, folding it carefully into the tortellini and sauce to distribute evenly.
- Simmer the entire mixture for 5-7 minutes, allowing the tortellini to heat through and absorb the rich, creamy sauce.
- Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, adding a bright, herbaceous finish to the dish.
- Serve immediately while hot, ensuring the creamy sauce remains glossy and the tortellini are perfectly tender.
Notes
- Enhance beef flavor by using high-quality ground beef with a slightly higher fat content, which contributes to richer taste and more golden browning.
- Control sauce thickness by adjusting cream amount – add more for a looser consistency or simmer longer to reduce and thicken.
- Make it gluten-free by substituting regular tortellini with gluten-free cheese tortellini and ensuring all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Lower calorie version can be achieved by using half-and-half instead of heavy cream and choosing lean ground beef or ground turkey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 588
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg