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Garlic Butter Beef and Spinach Tortellini Ingredients 1 lb (450g) ground beef 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) 1 package (20 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini 1 cup beef broth 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cups fresh spinach 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped Instructions 1. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. 2. Add olive oil and ground beef to the skillet. Cook until the beef is browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. 3. Stir in minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for another minute until fragrant. 4. Add the refrigerated cheese tortellini and beef broth to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the tortellini is cooked through. 5. Stir in unsalted butter until melted. 6. Add fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted. 7. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the tortellini mixture and stir until well combined. 8. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.