Steak Pesto Tortellini Pasta

Steak Pesto Tortellini Pasta makes an easy weeknight dinner recipe. Cheese filled tortellini, tender steak, garlic and fresh spinach coated in pesto sauce.

Let’s face it, life can get busy at times. In fact there’s pretty much always something to do. It’s important to prioritize, do things one step at a time and get the most important things done first. When you take a step back and look at the big picture, a busy day is just that—one day. To help with those busy days, you’ll want a simple recipe like this Steak Pesto Tortellini Pasta that you’ll feel proud to serve your family.

The beauty of this recipe is it’s a just a handful of ingredients that culminate into a unique and flavorful dish. It’s classic Italian flavor, but with wholesome ingredients like fresh pasta, lean steak, olive oil, garlic and spinach. Fresh, vibrant and colorful flavors bring this dish to life.

For made-from-scratch pasta flavor, I used Buitoni Three Cheese Tortellini. Look for their varieties of fresh, no-GMO pasta made with ingredients like clean-label vegetables, without preservatives or artificial ingredients. The Three Cheese Tortellini is full of creamy, herbed cheese held in perfectly tender fresh pasta.

Skirt steak adds additional flavor and protein to this already balanced recipe. The small pieces cook quickly and save you time. Add a bit of sauteed garlic, fresh wilted spinach leaves, and stir together with Buitoni Pesto sauce.

You’ll have dinner ready in no time, well in less than 15 minutes at least, and at the table before you know it. Life gets busy, but dinner can be more than just a meal—it’s about sharing the vibrant colors, moments and joys of life with those closest to you.

Steak Pesto Tortellini Pasta recipe at-a-glance:

Difficulty: Easy
Flavor profiles: Meaty and cheesy with fresh flavors of basil and spinach.
Texture: Creamy filled tender tortellini with soft steak bits.

Steak Pesto Tortellini Pasta

Written by Matt | Plating Pixels

Steak Pesto Tortellini Pasta for an easy weeknight dinner.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Entree

Cuisine Italian

Servings 4

Calories 431 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• ½ package 10-ounces Buitoni Three Cheese Tortellini
• 2 tablespoons light olive oil divided
• 8- ounces skirt or strip steak
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 3 cups packed fresh spinach leaves
• 1 7-ounce container Buitoni Pesto with Basil sauce
• Parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions

 

• Bring a large pot of water to boil, lightly salt if desired. Add tortellini and cook 7 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and rinse, set aside.
• Meanwhile: Heat 1-tablespoon olive oil in a pan to medium-high heat. Add steak, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook 5-7 minutes, stirring often, until browned and internal temperature reaches least 145°. Cut into smaller pieces and set aside. Wipe off pan.
• Heat remaining olive oil in same pan to medium heat. Brown garlic for 1 minute then add spinach. Cook until wilted. Stir in cooked tortellini, steak and pesto sauce; heat longer if necessary. Serve with freshly shredded parmesan as garnish.

Nutrition Facts

Steak Pesto Tortellini Pasta

Amount per Serving

Calories

431

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

36

g

55

%

Saturated Fat

 

8

g

50

%

Trans Fat

 

0

g

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

0

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

0

g

Cholesterol

 

56

mg

19

%

Sodium

 

347

mg

15

%

Potassium

 

312

mg

9

%

Carbohydrates

 

7

g

2

%

Fiber

 

0

g

0

%

Sugar

 

2

g

2

%

Protein

 

18

g

36

%

Vitamin A

 

2670

IU

53

%

Vitamin C

 

9.5

mg

12

%

Calcium

 

189

mg

19

%

Iron

 

1.8

mg

10

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Keyword cheese tortellini and steak, creamy pesto steak pasta, steak tortellini

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