Description
This Meat Lovers Pizza Tortellini is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines tender tortellini pasta with a savory blend of Italian sausage, ground beef, and classic pizza toppings like mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and pizza sauce. Perfect for a family dinner, this skillet meal is easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, delivering all the flavors of your favorite pizza in a comforting pasta form.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 12 ounces tortellini pasta
Meat & Vegetables
- ½ pound Italian ground sausage
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
Seasonings & Toppings
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 24 ounces pizza sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- Sliced pepperoni (to taste)
Instructions
- Boil Tortellini: Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the tortellini according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain well and set aside.
- Sauté Onions: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onions and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Cook Meat: Add the ground beef and Italian sausage to the skillet with the onions. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Season: Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning and stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Drain Grease: If there is excess grease in the skillet, carefully drain it off and return the meat mixture to the pan.
- Add Sauce and Pasta: Pour the pizza sauce into the skillet and mix in the cooked tortellini. Stir everything together and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add Cheese and Pepperoni: Top the mixture with mozzarella cheese and sliced pepperoni. Cover the skillet with a lid, turn off the heat, and let the steam melt the cheese for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve: Remove the lid and serve the Meat Lovers Pizza Tortellini hot. Enjoy your delicious, pizza-inspired pasta dish!
Notes
- You can substitute fresh mozzarella for a creamier texture.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes for some heat.
- Use turkey or chicken sausage for a leaner option.
- For extra veggies, consider adding bell peppers or mushrooms when sautéing the onions.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop.
