Meat Lovers Pizza Tortellini

Meat Lovers Pizza Tortellini

Tortellini tossed with sausage, beef, bacon, pepperoni, pizza sauce, and gooey mozzarella for a crowd-pleaser.

Preparation Time

10 min

Cooking Time

30 min

Overall Time

40 min

Created By: Lili Clark

Category: Dinner

Skill Level: Moderate

Cuisine Type: Italian-American

Output: 6 Serves

Dietary Options: ~

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

Allergy Information

Always check each ingredient for allergens, and consult a medical professional if unsure.

Contains dairy (mozzarella cheese, tortellini).
Contains gluten (tortellini, pizza sauce may include gluten depending on brand).

Nutritional Information (per serving)

These details are shared for general guidance and don’t replace professional advice.

Calories: 435
Fats: 24 g
Carbohydrates: 32 g
Proteins: 25 g

Lili Clark

Hi! I’m LiLi, a former kitchen disaster who learned to cook by documenting my grandmother’s recipes. I believe cooking should be accessible, sometimes messy, and always delicious. Join me as I share everything from family classics to weeknight emergencies!

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