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Meat Lovers Pizza Tortellini Recipe

Meat Lovers Pizza Tortellini Recipe
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A hearty and delicious Meat Lovers Pizza Tortellini recipe combining tender tortellini pasta with flavorful Italian sausage, ground beef, pepperoni, and gooey mozzarella cheese simmered in rich pizza sauce for a satisfying one-pan meal.

Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 12 ounces tortellini pasta

Meat

  • ½ pound Italian ground sausage
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • Sliced pepperoni, about 20-30 slices

Vegetables and Aromatics

  • ½ medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

Cheese

  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Other

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 24 ounces pizza sauce

Instructions

  1. Boil pasta: Boil the tortellini according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside to prevent overcooking.
  2. Sauté onions: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they become soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Cook meats: Add ground beef and Italian sausage to the skillet with onions. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes.
  4. Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant but not burnt.
  5. Season: Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning and stir well to evenly distribute the flavors throughout the meat mixture.
  6. Drain grease: Carefully drain any excess fat from the skillet to avoid a greasy dish. Return the meat mixture to the skillet.
  7. Add sauce and tortellini: Pour in the pizza sauce and add the cooked tortellini. Stir gently to combine everything. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
  8. Add cheese and pepperoni: Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the top, followed by sliced pepperoni. Cover the skillet with a lid, turn off the heat, and let the steam melt the cheese for 2-3 minutes.
  9. Serve: Once the cheese is melted and bubbly, serve the Meat Lovers Pizza Tortellini hot and enjoy this rich and comforting meal.

Notes

  • Use your favorite type of tortellini; cheese-filled works best for this recipe.
  • Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
  • Adjust the amount of pepperoni to your preference for more or less spice.
  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when seasoning.
  • Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in the microwave or on the stove.

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Keywords: Meat Lovers Pizza Tortellini, tortellini recipe, sausage and beef pasta, pizza inspired pasta dish, Italian comfort food

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