Easy Beef, Tomato, and Spinach Tortellini
You get your protein, veggies, and pasta all together in one simple dish here -- what more could you ask for in a quick 20 minute weeknight recipe?
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1.5 teaspoon minced garlic or 3 cloves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped yellow onion
- 4-5 tomatoes seeded and coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon basil
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- Sea salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 9-10 oz refrigerated three cheese tortellini cooked per package directions
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan
- 5 oz fresh baby spinach
Instructions
- Cook tortellini to package directions, drain, and reserve.
- Meanwhile, brown ground beef, garlic, and onion in a large skillet over medium heat until beef is completely cooked through.
- Drain beef, then stir in tomatoes, spices, and Parmesan.
- Cook the beef, tomato, and Parmesan mixture over medium heat for five minutes, then wilt in spinach.
- Once spinach is completely wilted, stir in cooked tortellini, heat through, and serve immediately.
- Optional: Top with additional Parmesan and fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
This ALDI tortellini is a great item to stock in your fridge as the foundation for any number of easy weeknight recipes.