This decadent and easy ground beef tortellini recipe is going to be your favorite go-to weeknight meal. Done in less than 20 minutes and loaded with a variety of flavors, it’s definitely going to be a new family favorite!

Ground Beef Tortellini Recipe

Looking for a recipe that seems like you’ve been in the kitchen cooking for hours, but you really haven’t? That my friends, is this recipe right here. This ground beef tortellini recipe is filled with perfectly flavored ground beef, rich tortellini noodles, warm marinara sauce and heavy whipping cream to add a little extra goodness to your life. And the best part is that dinner is done in ONE pan AND in less than 30 minutes. It’s a win on all fronts!

The tiny cowboys thought this recipe was so good, and the big cowboy gave it a good nod of approval too, sooo, we are going to say this recipe is a keeper.

The Cowboys’ Rating: 9/10

Every time I make a new recipe, I have my family rate the recipe out of 10. By the time, these recipes make the blog, they’ve been tried and tested by some of my hardest tiny critics!

What Ingredients Are in Ground Beef Tortellini?

Ground Beef – As always, we use our own homegrown ground beef that is grass-finished and regeneratively raised. It’s delicious, lean and so good. Our ground beef is 90/10 and I never have to drain off a bunch of fat.
Refrigerated 5-Cheese Tortellini Pasta – I like to use refrigerated tortellini for this recipe. It cooks faster, tastes fresher and really is a good pasta. Here is the brand I like to use.
Garlic Powder – I think any Italian dish needs a touch of garlic. I use garlic powder in this ground beef tortellini recipe to bring some extra flavor to the ground beef.
Onion Powder – Adding in onion powder also really helps to bring in some depth and zest to the ground beef.
Italian Seasoning – Italian seasoning is a blend of dried herbs. To really give this ground beef tortellini some flavor, I add in a full tablespoon and a half of Italian seasoning.
Sugar – Adding just a hint of sugar to this recipe makes it seem slightly less acidic and a touch sweeter.
Spaghetti Sauce – any spaghetti sauce or marinara of your choice will do here.
Heavy Whipping Cream – I love a creamy tomato sauce. So, to add that creamy flavor that compliments the tortellini and beef, I added in about 3/4 cup of heavy whipping cream. Side note* this is definitely not a diet recipe!
Parmesan Cheese – Just a smidgen for garnishing.
Salt & Pepper

Tools You’ll Need

Recipe for Pizza Casserole

In a frying pan, combine ground beef and seasonings.
Mix well and cook until beef is completely cooked through.
When beef is fully cooked, add in water and spaghetti sauce. Cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
Add in heavy whipping cream and stir until well incorporated.
Next, add in tortellini noodles and mix well.
Cook uncovered for 5-8 minutes until the tortellini is soft and the sauce has thickened.
Remove from heat and garnish with desired amount of parmesan cheese.
Enjoy!

How to Store Ground Beef Tortellini

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Leftovers can easily be reheated in the microwave!