Description
This Meat Lovers Pizza Tortellini brings all the rich, savory flavors of a classic meat lover’s pizza into a comforting pasta dish. With juicy ground beef, flavorful Italian sausage, and crispy pepperoni, this meal is sure to satisfy your pizza cravings. The addition of mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce makes it even more irresistible, offering a hearty, cheesy, and satisfying meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces tortellini pasta
- ½ pound Italian ground sausage
- ½ medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Sliced pepperoni
- 24 ounces pizza sauce
Instructions
- Boil tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté onions in olive oil until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add ground beef and sausage to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 7-8 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Season with Italian seasoning and stir to combine.
- Drain any excess grease from the meat and return it to the skillet.
- Stir in the pizza sauce and cooked tortellini, mixing everything well. Bring to a simmer.
- Top with mozzarella cheese and sliced pepperoni. Cover the skillet, turn off the heat, and let the steam melt the cheese for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute the ground beef and sausage with turkey or chicken for a leaner version.
- If you prefer extra cheese, feel free to sprinkle more mozzarella or even some Parmesan on top before serving.
- For an added kick, try adding some red pepper flakes or spicy Italian sausage to the meat mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the dish
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg