Description

Craving the ultimate comfort food that’s fast, filling, and flavor-packed? This Garlic Butter Tortellini in Creamy Sauce with Beef, Italian Sausage & Spinach delivers all that and more. Cheese-filled tortellini is tossed in a rich, garlicky butter and cream sauce, made even heartier with a mix of ground beef and Italian sausage, then finished with wilted spinach and Parmesan. It’s an easy dinner, quick weeknight meal, and family-favorite pasta recipe that checks every comfort food box. Whether you’re into creamy pasta dishes, dinner ideas with tortellini, or just love new food ideas, this one’s for you.

Ingredients

1 lb cheese tortellini

1/2 lb ground beef

1/2 lb Italian sausage

4 cloves garlic, minced

3 tbsp butter

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 cups fresh spinach

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and Italian sausage until fully browned. Drain excess grease and set aside.

2. Cook tortellini according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

3. In the same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

4. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.

5. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until fully melted.

6. Fold in the spinach and cook until wilted.

7. Return the meat to the skillet, then add the cooked tortellini. Toss everything together to coat.

8. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Serve hot with extra Parmesan on top.

Notes

Use fresh or refrigerated tortellini for best results—avoid frozen unless you thaw it first.

Don’t let the garlic brown; it should be fragrant but not toasted for the best butter sauce flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 620
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 42g
Saturated Fat: 20g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 105mg

Keywords: creamy pasta, easy dinner, tortellini recipe, garlic butter sauce, weeknight meal