Creamy Tortellini Pasta with Beef, Spinach & Italian Sausage
Creamy Tortellini Pasta with Beef, Spinach & Italian Sausage is a delectable dish that promises to bring comfort and satisfaction to your dinner table. This recipe features tender cheese tortellini enveloped in a rich and creamy sauce, perfectly complemented by savory ground beef and fresh spinach. Ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings, this flavorful pasta dish is not only easy to prepare but also allows for customization based on your taste preferences. In just 30 minutes, you can serve up a warm, hearty meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Boil the tortellini in salted water according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in chopped onion and cook until softened. Add minced garlic and thawed spinach, cooking for an additional few minutes.
- For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour to create a roux; gradually add milk and chicken broth until thickened.
- Stir in heavy cream, cheeses, seasoning, then mix in cooked tortellini and meat mixture until well coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg