Description
Meat Lovers Pizza Tortellini is an irresistible comfort dish that perfectly unites the savory flavors of classic pizza with creamy cheese tortellini. This quick and easy recipe showcases a hearty blend of ground beef, pepperoni, and Italian sausage simmered in rich pizza sauce and topped with gooey mozzarella cheese. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this delightful meal will satisfy even the hungriest appetites.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 oz sliced pepperoni
- 1 lb Italian turkey sausage
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and turkey sausage, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in the sliced pepperoni and cook for an additional minute until crispy.
- Add the pizza sauce to the meat mixture and let it simmer for about five minutes.
- Gently fold in the cooked tortellini until well-coated.
- Top with mozzarella cheese, cover with a lid, and cook for five minutes until melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg