Meatball Tortellini
Delight your taste buds with this comforting Meatball Tortellini recipe, a hearty and flavor-packed dish perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Featuring tender homemade beef meatballs seasoned with garlic, Parmesan, and Italian herbs, this dish is simmered in rich marinara sauce and paired with pillowy cheese tortellini for an irresistible combination. Topped with gooey melted mozzarella and fragrant fresh basil, every bite is a celebration of Italian-inspired flavors. Ready in just 50 minutes, this one-skillet wonder is as easy to prepare as it is satisfying. Serve it with a side of garlic bread or a fresh salad, and enjoy a restaurant-quality meal at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Ground beef
- 0.5 cups Breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cups Parmesan cheese
- 1 large Egg
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cups Marinara sauce
- 500 grams Cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil
- 0.5 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Using your hands, form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Set aside on a plate.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in a single layer and cook for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the marinara sauce and bring it to a simmer. Return the meatballs to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through.
While the meatballs are simmering, cook the cheese tortellini according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Once the meatballs are cooked, gently stir in the cooked tortellini. Mix until the tortellini is well coated with the sauce and distributed evenly.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top. Cover the skillet and let it sit on low heat for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
Garnish with fresh chopped basil before serving. Enjoy your Meatball Tortellini warm!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
871 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.8 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.1 g | 90% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 1242 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.5 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 44.4 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 355 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 320 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
