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Creamy Beef & Parmesan Tortellini

A comforting dish featuring cheesy tortellini wrapped in a creamy beef sauce, perfect for cozy family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 15 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 lb ground beef (halal)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Cooking the Tortellini
  1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the cheese tortellini according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set it aside.
Browning the Beef
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
Sautéing Onions and Garlic
  1. Once the beef is browned, add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Making the Cream Sauce
  1. Reduce the heat to low, then pour in the heavy cream. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Combining Tortellini and Sauce
  1. Gently fold the cooked tortellini into the creamy beef sauce until well-coated. Allow it to simmer for about 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Serving
  1. Off the heat, garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

If you want a different meat option, ground chicken or turkey (halal) can be great substitutes. To save time, consider preparing the beef mixture ahead of time and reheating it before adding the tortellini. To avoid a too-thick sauce, add a tablespoon of pasta water until you reach the desired consistency.