Garlic Butter Beef and Spinach Tortellini

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef

1 tbsp olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 (20 oz) package refrigerated cheese tortellini

2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped

3 tbsp unsalted butter

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a little kick)

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions:

1. Cook the Tortellini:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Cook the tortellini according to package instructions, then drain and set aside. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil to prevent sticking.

2. Brown the Beef:

In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and ground beef.

Season lightly with salt and pepper and cook until browned and fully cooked. Remove excess grease if necessary.

3. Build the Garlic Butter Sauce:

Push the beef to one side of the skillet. Add butter and garlic to the other side.

Sauté garlic in the melted butter for about 1 minute, until fragrant. Stir everything together.

4. Add Spinach:

Stir in chopped spinach and let it wilt—this should take about 1–2 minutes.

5. Combine Everything:

Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet. Toss to coat well in the buttery garlic beef mixture.

Stir in Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes if using. Taste and adjust seasoning.

6. Serve:

Plate it up and garnish with fresh parsley and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan.

Nutritional Information:
 Prep Time: 10 minutes |  Cooking Time: 20 minutes |  Total Time: 30 minutes
 Calories per serving: ~600 kcal |  Servings: 4