Description
This Meat Lovers Pizza Tortellini is a hearty and flavorful one-pan dish combining tender tortellini pasta, savory Italian sausage, ground beef, crispy bacon, and classic pizza toppings like mozzarella cheese and pepperoni. Cooked in a skillet and simmered in rich pizza sauce, it’s a perfect comfort meal for meat and pasta lovers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 12 ounces tortellini pasta
Meat Mixture
- 1/2 pound Italian ground sausage
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 cup cooked chopped bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Other
- 24 ounces pizza sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- Sliced pepperoni (as desired)
Instructions
- Cook the Tortellini: Boil the tortellini according to the package instructions until al dente. Once cooked, drain well and set aside.
- Prepare the Meat Mixture: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the diced onions until they soften. Add the ground beef and Italian sausage, cooking until browned and crumbled. Stir in the minced garlic and Italian seasoning. Drain any excess grease and return the skillet to the heat. Add the cooked chopped bacon, stirring to combine.
- Combine and Simmer: Pour the pizza sauce into the skillet with the meat mixture and stir to incorporate. Gently fold in the cooked tortellini. Allow the mixture to simmer on medium heat until everything is well combined and heated through.
- Top and Melt: Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the skillet mixture and arrange sliced pepperoni on top. Cover the skillet, turn off the heat, and let the cheese melt from the residual warmth, about 5 minutes.
- Serve: Serve the dish hot, optionally garnished with fresh herbs like basil or parsley for an added burst of freshness.
Notes
- You can substitute tortellini with other stuffed pastas like ravioli or use cheese tortellini for a slightly different flavor.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the meat mixture or use spicy Italian sausage.
- Leftovers can be reheated in a skillet over low heat or in a microwave until warmed through.
- Fresh herbs such as basil, oregano, or parsley enhance the flavor and add a fresh touch when serving.
- Drain excess grease well to prevent the dish from becoming too oily.
