Ingredients
12 ounces tortellini pasta
½ pound Italian ground sausage
½ medium yellow onion, diced
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups mozzarella cheese
½ cup cooked chopped bacon
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Sliced pepperoni
24 ounces pizza sauce
Steps
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add tortellini and cook according to package instructions. Strain water from pasta and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and diced onions. Sauté until onions are soft, about 3-5 minutes.
Add ground beef and Italian sausage to the skillet. Cook until browned and no pink remains. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant. Season with Italian seasoning and a pinch of salt if needed.
Drain grease from the skillet. Add cooked bacon to the meat mixture and stir to combine.
Add pizza sauce and cooked tortellini to the meat mixture (reserve ½ cup of meat for garnishing). Stir to combine and bring to a simmer over low heat.
Top with mozzarella cheese and sliced pepperoni. Cover with a lid and turn off the heat. Allow steam to melt the cheese.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Tips
- Allowing the steam to melt the cheese ensures a delicate, gooey topping without overcooking.
Required Tools
- Large pot
- Large skillet
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Lid for skillet
- Strainer