Italian-inspired · pasta plate
Cheese Tortellini with Braised Beef
Cheese tortellini, tender braised beef, zucchini, Parmesan, and microgreens make a substantial weeknight plate.
Total time25 min
Hands-on20 min
Cleanupmedium
Serves4
Cook
Make dinner
- 01
Cook tortellini according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup cooking water and drain.
- 02
Meanwhile cook zucchini in olive oil in a wide skillet for 4 minutes. Add garlic for 30 seconds.
- 03
Add pot roast and beef broth and simmer for 4 minutes, until the beef is hot and the broth reduces slightly.
- 04
Fold in tortellini and Parmesan, divide among plates, finish with microgreens, and serve with toasted bread.
Make it work
Useful swaps
- Use leftover shredded short ribs instead of pot roast.
- Choose gluten-free tortellini and bread when needed.
Why this is a good weeknight call
The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.
