Why You’ll Love This Creamy Garlic Butter Beef & Spinach Tortellini
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Rich, cozy comfort food — cream, garlic butter, beef and cheese combine into a deeply satisfying dish that warms you from the inside out.
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One‑pan-ish simplicity — aside from cooking the tortellini, most of the dish comes together in one skillet. Less cleanup, more comfort. Manfood Kitchen+1
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Balanced & hearty — protein from ground beef, greens from spinach, and carbs from tortellini make it a well-rounded, filling meal.
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Versatile & customizable — adjust the garlic, spice, cheese or add extra veggies or herbs to suit your taste.
Ingredients
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1 lb (≈ 450 g) ground beef (80/20 works well for flavor) KitchenMomy+1
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2 tablespoons olive oil (or a mix of olive oil + butter) Manfood Kitchen+1
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3–4 cloves garlic, minced (adjust based on how garlicky you like it) KitchenMomy+1
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or a mix of dried basil, oregano, thyme) — optional but adds nice herb depth KitchenMomy
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Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste Manfood Kitchen+1
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1 package (about 18–20 oz / 500–550 g) cheese tortellini (refrigerated or fresh) — cheese‑filled or your preferred variety. cooked.wiki+1
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1 cup beef broth (or chicken broth) — adds depth to the sauce, helps cook tortellini if you skip pre‑boiling. Manfood Kitchen+1
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter — for the garlic butter flavor and richness Manfood Kitchen+1
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2–3 cups fresh spinach (or baby spinach) — gives freshness, color and a veggie boost. Manfood Kitchen+1
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (or more to taste) — adds salty, nutty, cheesy finish. KitchenMomy+1
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Optional: Red pepper flakes (for a mild heat), fresh parsley (for garnish), extra black pepper or a splash of cream for extra richness. KitchenMomy+1
Instructions
1. Cook Tortellini
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions (usually 3–5 minutes until they float or are al dente). Drain, reserving about ½ cup of pasta water. Set tortellini aside.
Tip: Reserving pasta water helps you adjust sauce consistency later if needed.
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