Pizza Tortellini Skillet (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef
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19 oz frozen cheese tortellini
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24 oz jar marinara sauce
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4 oz cream cheese (½ block)
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
→ Pizza Toppings
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⅓ cup mini pepperoni (plus extra for topping)
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Seasonings
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
# Instructions:
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In a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks. Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning while the meat is cooking.
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Add about ⅓ cup of mini pepperoni to the skillet with the beef. Let them cook together for 2-3 minutes until the pepperoni starts to get crispy and releases its oils for extra flavor.
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Drain any excess grease from the pan, then add the minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to let the garlic burn.
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Add the marinara sauce and cream cheese to the skillet. Stir well, breaking up the cream cheese and mixing it in completely until you have a smooth, creamy sauce.
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Add the frozen tortellini directly to the skillet and stir to coat with the sauce. Cover and cook on medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, or until the tortellini are heated through and tender.
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Top with the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese, plus extra pepperoni. Either broil in the oven for 2-3 minutes until bubbly, or cover and let sit on low heat until the cheese melts completely. Serve hot.
# Notes:
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Use frozen tortellini directly from the freezer - no need to thaw or pre-cook them
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The cream cheese creates a rich, creamy sauce that binds everything together
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Mini pepperoni work best as they distribute more evenly throughout the dish
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If your skillet isn't oven-safe, just cover and let the cheese melt on the stovetop over low heat