Description
Satisfy your pizza cravings with this Meat Lovers Pizza Tortellini! This delicious one-pan dish combines cheesy tortellini with ground beef, Italian sausage, and pepperoni, all smothered in rich pizza sauce and topped with gooey mozzarella. Perfect for a family dinner or a cozy night in!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Tortellini: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the Meat: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the ground beef and Italian sausage, cooking until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add Pepperoni and Sauce: Stir in the pepperoni slices, pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Combine Tortellini and Meat Mixture: Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet, gently tossing to combine everything evenly.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the tortellini mixture. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook on low heat for about 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with fresh basil if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a little heat, add red pepper flakes to the meat mixture.
- You can substitute the meats with your favorites or even add vegetables for extra flavor.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for quick meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Meat Lovers Pizza Tortellini, pizza tortellini, cheesy tortellini, Italian meat dish, quick dinner recipe