Creamy Spinach Tortellini (Printable Recipe)

Creamy spinach tomato tortellini with beef and Parmesan, cooked in one pan for a comforting and easy meal.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 lb ground beef
02 - 1 onion, diced
03 - 2 garlic cloves, diced
04 - 16 oz pasta sauce
05 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream
06 - 2 lbs packaged tortellini
07 - 1 tbsp garlic parsley salt
08 - 1 tbsp dried parsley
09 - 2 cups spinach, chopped
10 - 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Chop the onion, garlic, and spinach. Measure out all other ingredients for easy cooking.
02 - In a deep skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned. Add diced onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
03 - Pour in the pasta sauce and bring to a simmer. Stir in the heavy whipping cream until the mixture is smooth and combined.
04 - Add the tortellini directly to the skillet. Stir in garlic parsley salt and dried parsley. Simmer until tortellini are tender.
05 - Stir in chopped spinach and grated Parmesan until wilted and well combined. Serve hot.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Do not pre-boil tortellini; they will cook directly in the sauce and remain al dente.
02 - Use high-quality marinara sauce or make your own for the best flavor.
03 - Fresh tortellini cook faster than frozen; adjust simmering time accordingly.
04 - For variety, substitute with other pasta shapes or tortellini fillings.