Friday, March 14, 2025

Garlic Beef & Spinach with Cheese Tortellini

Super easy for a weeknight meal and was a big hit with the entire family! I used the cup of pasta water and dried parsley. 



1 lb (450g) ground beef

6 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 package (20 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini

1 cup beef broth

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional) or dried

 

Cook the tortellini according to the package instructions. Once done, drain the pasta & save about a cup of the cooking water.  While tortellini cooks, brown the beef, breaking it apart with your spatula as it cooks. Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes & garlic. Stir for a minute. Pour in the broth. Let the mixture come to a gentle simmer. Add butter & stir. Add in spinach, parmesan cheese & parsley. Add pasta water if needed. Serve.