Description
A hearty and flavorful Meat Lovers Pizza Tortellini combining tender tortellini pasta with a savory blend of Italian sausage, ground beef, and rich pizza sauce, all topped with melted mozzarella cheese and classic pepperoni slices. Perfect for a comforting and easy-to-make dinner that satisfies pizza cravings in a unique way.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 12 ounces tortellini pasta
Meats and Cheese
- ½ pound Italian ground sausage
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- Sliced pepperoni (to taste, about 20-30 slices)
Vegetables and Aromatics
- ½ medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
Other Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 24 ounces pizza sauce
Instructions
- Boil tortellini: Cook the tortellini pasta according to the package instructions until tender. Drain well and set aside.
- Sauté onions: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onions and sauté until they become soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Cook meats: Add ground beef and Italian sausage to the skillet. Cook while breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, approximately 7-8 minutes.
- Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Season: Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the meat mixture and stir well to combine the flavors.
- Drain excess grease: Carefully drain any excess fat from the skillet, then return the meat mixture to the pan.
- Combine with sauce and pasta: Pour in the pizza sauce and add the cooked tortellini. Mix thoroughly to coat the pasta and meat evenly. Allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer.
- Add cheese and pepperoni: Evenly distribute mozzarella cheese and sliced pepperoni over the top. Cover the skillet, turn off the heat, and let the residual steam melt the cheese for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve: Once the cheese has melted, serve the Meat Lovers Pizza Tortellini hot and enjoy the rich blend of flavors.
Notes
- You can use fresh or frozen tortellini; just adjust cooking times if needed.
- Use a good quality pizza sauce for best flavor.
- For extra heat, add red pepper flakes when sautéing the garlic.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat nicely in the microwave or stovetop.
- Feel free to customize by adding mushrooms, bell peppers, or olives.
