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Pizza Tortellini Skillet

A cheesy one-pan pasta bake that combines the flavors of pizza and tortellini for a quick, cozy family dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Dish
  • 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 24 oz pizza or marinara sauce
  • 9 oz cheese tortellini fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 0.5 cup cheddar or Italian blend cheese
  • 20 slices pepperoni
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • to taste salt and black pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley or basil, chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Oven or broiler

Method
 

  1. Cook ground beef or sausage in olive oil over medium heat until browned.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
  3. Stir in pizza sauce and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  4. Add cheese tortellini and mix to coat evenly.
  5. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  6. Sprinkle with cheese, top with pepperoni, and cover to melt.
  7. Broil for 2–3 minutes for a bubbly top and garnish with parsley.

Notes

A comforting weeknight skillet dinner that’s ready in just 30 minutes — perfect for pizza lovers.