Description
A hearty and flavorful Meat Lovers Pizza Tortellini recipe combining cheesy tortellini pasta with savory Italian sausage, ground beef, bacon, and classic pizza toppings simmered in rich pizza sauce and topped with melted mozzarella and pepperoni slices.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 12 ounces tortellini pasta
Meat Mixture
- 1/2 pound Italian ground sausage
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup cooked chopped bacon
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
Others
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- Sliced pepperoni (as desired)
- 24 ounces pizza sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the Tortellini: Boil the tortellini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well and set aside to use in the recipe.
- Prepare the Meat Mixture: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the diced onion until soft and translucent. Add the ground beef and Italian sausage, cooking until browned and crumbly. Stir in the minced garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking briefly until fragrant. Drain excess grease from the skillet and return the meat mixture back to the heat. Add the cooked chopped bacon and mix well.
- Combine and Simmer: Pour the pizza sauce into the skillet with the meat mixture. Stir to combine. Gently fold in the cooked tortellini pasta, ensuring everything is well mixed. Let the mixture simmer on low heat until heated through and flavors meld together.
- Top and Melt: Evenly sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top of the tortellini and meat mixture. Arrange sliced pepperoni pieces over the cheese. Cover the skillet, turn off the heat, and allow the residual heat to melt the cheese perfectly.
- Serve: Serve the Meat Lovers Pizza Tortellini hot, optionally garnished with fresh herbs such as basil or parsley for added freshness and color.
Notes
- If you prefer a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes when cooking the meat.
- Use fresh mozzarella for a creamier melt.
- For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for beef and sausage.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop.
- Fresh herbs like basil or oregano make a great garnish to complement the flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
