Cheesy Pizza Tortellini One Pan Skillet Dinner (Print version)
Cheese tortellini, beef, pepperoni, marinara, and mozzarella cook together in one skillet for a saucy 30-minute pizza pasta dinner.
# Ingredients:
For the skillet
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
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1 small green bell pepper, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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24 oz (680 g) refrigerated cheese tortellini
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2 cups (480 ml) marinara sauce
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3/4 cup (180 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
For the topping
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1 1/2 cups (170 g) shredded low-moisture mozzarella
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1/3 cup (35 g) grated parmesan cheese
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3 oz (85 g) mini pepperoni
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
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Crushed red pepper flakes, optional
# Instructions:
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Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking it up, until browned and no pink remains. Drain excess fat.
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Add the diced bell pepper, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring often, until the pepper starts to soften and the garlic is fragrant.
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Stir in the tortellini, marinara sauce, and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring once, until the tortellini are tender.
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Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan evenly over the skillet. Scatter mini pepperoni on top. Cover and cook over low heat for 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
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Remove from the heat and let the skillet rest for 3 minutes. Top with fresh basil and red pepper flakes if using, then serve hot.
# Good to know:
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Use refrigerated tortellini for the fastest cook time.
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Add 2-4 tablespoons extra broth if the sauce thickens before the tortellini are tender.
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Best served hot from the skillet while the mozzarella is melted.