Description
Savor the ultimate comfort food with our Meat Lovers Pizza Tortellini! This rich and hearty dish combines cheesy tortellini with ground beef, Italian sausage, crispy bacon, and pepperoni, all smothered in gooey mozzarella and savory pizza sauce. Perfect for a satisfying dinner, it brings together the classic flavors of a meat lover’s pizza in a creamy, delicious pasta dish.
Ingredients
12 ounces tortellini pasta
1/2 pound Italian ground sausage
1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup cooked chopped bacon
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Sliced pepperoni (as desired)
24 ounces pizza sauce
Instructions
- Cook the Tortellini: Boil the tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Meat Mixture: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the diced onions in olive oil until soft. Add ground beef and Italian sausage, cooking until browned and crumbled. Stir in minced garlic and Italian seasoning. Drain excess grease and return the mixture to the skillet. Add cooked bacon.
- Combine and Simmer: Pour in the pizza sauce and stir. Gently fold in the cooked tortellini. Simmer until well combined.
- Top and Melt: Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the mixture and arrange sliced pepperoni on top. Cover, turn off the heat, and let the cheese melt.
- Serve: Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, use lean ground beef and reduced-fat cheese.
You can prepare the dish in advance and refrigerate it. Reheat with the cheese and pepperoni added before serving.
To freeze, cool completely, then store in a freezer-safe container. Reheat thoroughly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 520 kcal per serving
Keywords: Meat Lovers Pizza Tortellini, Cheesy Tortellini, Meat Lover's Pasta, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner Recipe