Description
Meat Lovers Pizza Tortellini is a mouthwatering fusion of your favorite pizza flavors wrapped in tender cheese tortellini. This hearty dish features a rich blend of savory meats, gooey mozzarella, and vibrant vegetables, all harmonized with a tangy pizza sauce. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, this recipe promises to be a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced, mixed colors)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage until fully cooked; drain excess grease.
- Add chopped onion and bell peppers to the skillet; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in pizza sauce, oregano, and basil; mix well and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Gently fold in the cooked tortellini; simmer for an additional minute.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese; cover the skillet until cheese melts, about 3-4 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1.5 cups
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg