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Creamy Four-Cheese Ground Beef Tortellini

A rich, creamy dish combining tender cheese-filled tortellini with a luscious four-cheese sauce, perfect for cozy dinners and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.25 lbs Ground turkey
  • 20 oz Refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 1 tbsp Unsalted butter
  • 1 Small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 4 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 cup Marinara sauce
  • 0.5 cup Heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup Whole milk
  • 0.75 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese, divided Reserve some for topping
  • 0.5 cup Shredded provolone cheese
  • 0.25 cup Shredded white cheddar cheese
  • 0.25 cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp Chopped fresh parsley For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground turkey. Use a spatula to break it apart as it cooks for about 6-8 minutes until no longer pink.
  2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for another 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
  3. Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, black pepper, and salt.
Sauce Preparation
  1. Reduce heat to low and stir in the marinara sauce, heavy cream, and whole milk.
  2. Gradually mix in the cheeses: mozzarella, provolone, white cheddar, and Parmesan, stirring until melted.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Add the cheese tortellini to the skillet, stirring gently to coat the pasta in the sauce. Cook for 5-7 minutes until warmed throughout.
  2. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top and cover briefly to melt.
Serving
  1. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Grate your own cheese for better melting and texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container; they will last for 3-4 days in the fridge. For best results, reheat on low heat with a bit of milk if necessary.