Description
Ready for a comforting and creamy dinner that brings the flavors of Italy to your kitchen in under 30 minutes? This Creamy Garlic Butter Beef Tortellini with Italian Sausage & Spinach combines rich cheese-filled pasta, savory sausage, and a luscious garlic cream sauce for a dish that’s hearty, satisfying, and perfect for any night of the week. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, a cozy meal, or a fast weeknight comfort food recipe, this one checks all the boxes. A must-try for tortellini lovers and fans of garlic butter!
Ingredients
9 oz cheese tortellini
1/2 lb Italian sausage
1/2 lb ground beef
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups fresh spinach
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Brown the Italian sausage and ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
2. Push the meat aside, add butter and garlic to the pan, and sauté until fragrant.
3. Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Let simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
4. Cook the tortellini separately as per package instructions. Drain and set aside.
5. Add tortellini and spinach to the skillet, tossing gently until spinach wilts and pasta is coated.
6. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve hot with extra Parmesan.
Notes
Use refrigerated tortellini for the best texture and quick cooking.
Stir in a splash of cream when reheating to maintain creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 615
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 135mg