Beef Tortellini with Creamy Cheese Sauce

5 from 1 votes

Beef Tortellini with Creamy Cheese Sauce

Cheesy Tortellini and ground beef one pot dinner is filling and comforting. this easy viral tortellini dinner recipe is a great replacement for a homemade hamburger helper, using soft and filling tortellini over macaroni pasta.

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Course: dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: beef, pasta, tiktok, tortellini

Servings: people

Calories: 438kcal

Author: Trisha Haas - Salty Side Dish

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
salt and pepper
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
24 oz. pasta sauce
8 oz. cream cheese cubed.
19 oz. tortellini pasta fresh or frozen, cooked.
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Brown the Beef: Place the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until it's no longer pink, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
Season the Beef: Sprinkle the cooked beef with a pinch of salt, black pepper, and 1 tsp. of Italian seasoning. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices.
Add Sauce and Cream Cheese: Pour 24 oz. of pasta sauce into the skillet with the beef. Add 8 oz. of cubed cream cheese. Continue to cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until the cream cheese is fully melted and the sauce is creamy.
Prepare the Tortellini: While the sauce simmers, cook 19 oz. of tortellini pasta according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain the pasta and set it aside.
How do I prevent the tortellini from sticking together?
Cook them in a large pot of salted, boiling water, referring to instructions on timing. Stir gently with a wooden spoon or a pasta fork to separate them. Once cooked, drain immediately and toss with some olive oil to prevent sticking.
Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet with the meat and sauce. Gently mix everything together, ensuring the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
Add Cheese and Bake: Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the skillet. Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve: Carefully remove the skillet from the oven. If desired, garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a touch of color and freshness. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious one pan beef tortellini dish!

Notes

Protein is totally easy to change up. Try ground chicken, ground sausage, or ground turkey.

If the dish is too thick for your taste, try adding a bit of pasta water, additional pasta sauce, or even heavy whipping cream to thin it out.

If you need some ideas for lots of flavors, we suggest garlic powder, kosher salt, fresh basil, and pepper flakes.

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