Creamy Garlic Butter Beef Tortellini with Italian Sausage & Spinach
Say hello to your new favorite weeknight dinner! This Creamy Garlic Butter Beef Tortellini with Italian Sausage & Spinach brings together rich flavors and hearty textures in one irresistible skillet meal. Perfect for cozy evenings or impressing guests, this easy recipe features cheesy tortellini, savory ground meat, tender spinach, and a garlicky butter sauce that’s luxuriously creamy. Whether you're hunting for dinner ideas, comfort food, or a quick recipe that delivers big flavor fast—this one is for you.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 lb cheese tortellini
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb Italian sausage
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and Italian sausage until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir gently to combine. Do not boil.
- Add tortellini and cook in the sauce for about 7 minutes, or until pasta is tender.
- Stir in spinach and let it wilt, then mix in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with more Parmesan or parsley.
Notes
Don’t overcook the tortellini—it continues to absorb sauce even after removed from heat.
Use spicy sausage for a kick, or swap in mushrooms for a vegetarian version.
Use spicy sausage for a kick, or swap in mushrooms for a vegetarian version.
Nutrition
Calories: 630kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 30gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 940mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2700IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 3.2mg
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