Description

This Beef & Parmesan Tortellini dish is a cozy pasta dinner made with savory ground beef, cheesy tortellini, and a creamy Parmesan sauce. It’s a one-pan, family-friendly recipe that comes together quickly and delivers big flavor with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (20 oz) package refrigerated or frozen cheese tortellini
1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup beef broth
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for serving)
1 tbsp olive oil (if needed)

Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)

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Instructions

Brown the Beef:
In a large skillet or sauté pan, cook the ground beef and diced onion over medium heat until beef is browned and onion is soft. Drain excess grease if needed.
Add Garlic and Seasonings:
Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add Sauce & Tortellini:
Add tomato sauce and beef broth. Stir in tortellini, bring to a simmer, and cover. Cook for about 7–9 minutes (or per tortellini package directions), until pasta is tender and heated through.
Finish with Cream & Cheese:
Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce is creamy. Simmer uncovered for another 2–3 minutes until thickened slightly.

Serve:
Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and additional Parmesan. Serve hot with garlic bread or a green salad.

Notes

For extra richness, add a splash more cream or top with shredded mozzarella and broil until bubbly.

You can swap in Italian sausage or ground turkey instead of beef.

Use refrigerated tortellini for faster cooking; frozen may require a few extra minutes.