Description
Pizza Tortellini Skillet is a quick and tasty meal that combines cheesy tortellini, ground beef, and crispy pepperoni in a rich marinara sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 19 oz frozen cheese tortellini
- 24 oz jar marinara sauce
- 4 oz cream cheese (½ block)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ⅓ cup mini pepperoni (plus extra for topping)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks. Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning while the meat is cooking.
- Add about ⅓ cup of mini pepperoni to the skillet with the beef. Let them cook together for 2-3 minutes until the pepperoni starts to get crispy and releases its oils for extra flavor.
- Drain any excess grease from the pan, then add the minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to let the garlic burn.
- Add the marinara sauce and cream cheese to the skillet. Stir well, breaking up the cream cheese and mixing it in completely until you have a smooth, creamy sauce.
- Add the frozen tortellini directly to the skillet and stir to coat with the sauce. Cover and cook on medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, or until the tortellini are heated through and tender.
- Top with the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese, plus extra pepperoni. Either broil in the oven for 2-3 minutes until bubbly, or cover and let sit on low heat until the cheese melts completely. Serve hot.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for added nutrition.
- This recipe can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg