Description
A quick and comforting dish featuring tender tortellini, savory ground beef, and a rich creamy garlic herb parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 9 oz cheese tortellini
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir in parmesan cheese, basil, and oregano. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add cooked tortellini to the sauce and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately with extra parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use Italian-seasoned ground beef
- Fresh herbs can substitute dried herbs (use 3x the amount)
- Sauce thickens as it cools
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American