Ground Beef & Spinach Tortellini Skillet

You can’t go wrong with this cheesy Ground Beef Tortellini Skillet sure to please pasta and cheese lovers. And takes less than 30 minutes to make!

I don’t know about you but I definitely don’t enjoy spending much time in the kitchen with a hot oven on in the middle of the summer. This summer has been go, go, go so far and we’re loving it!

We’ve also had some really hot days lately (yesterday was in the mid-’90s).

These are just a few reasons why I love recipes like this Ground Beef & Spinach Tortellini Skillet.

It literally takes less than 30 minutes to make (including boiling the pasta) and the entire family loved it!

I added vegetables to this pasta dish like I usually do. And with two cups of fresh spinach, you could barely tell it had any vegetables at all.

And this is not to “hide” the vegetables from my kids. It’s more so that I don’t have to worry about cooking a side dish since the main dish is all in one.

My kind of meal.

Tips on Cooking This Ground Beef Tortellini Skillet Recipe

• Keep a close eye on the tortellini while cooking it. Most tortellini packages take about 3 to 5 minutes to cook. Once they rise to the top they are typically ready to remove from the boiling water.
• Add as much spinach as you’d like. Next time I make it I’ll try adding 3 or 4 cups or even chopped bell peppers. Any time I can add vegetables to the main dish I’m all over it!

Dietitian’s Dish

With picnic season in full swing, I thought I’d discuss how long beef can be left out before it needs to be refrigerated.

With my previous experience in food service management, I like to stress the importance of keeping proper temperatures of all foods. Certain foods, like beef, have a higher risk associated with foodborne illnesses.

Food should generally not be left out for more than 2 hours. However, if the air temperature is above 90°F, food should not be left out for more than 1 hour.

If you’re taking food to a party and cooking it ahead of time, make sure to cool it in the refrigerator in shallow pans. Then, transport the dish in a cooler with ice.

A Few Other Favorite Pasta Recipes on Chocolate Slopes

Here are a few simple pasta recipes that I love as well:

Try this One-Pot Cheesy Southwest Pasta recipe for a nice Mexican twist to pasta night.

This One Pan Tuna Pesto Pasta is an easy way to add fish to your diet.

My kids absolutely love this Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti. It also makes a large amount so you’ll very likely enjoy leftovers – which saves time!

If you’d like to learn more about the beef industry including more delicious recipes and nutrition tidbits check out Beef It’s What’s for Dinner.

Hope you enjoy!

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