Cook the tortellini

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the cheese tortellini according to the package instructions until just tender.
• Drain the tortellini and set aside.

Soften the onion and garlic

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the onion and cook until softened.
• Stir in the garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.

Brown the beef

• Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles.
• Drain any excess grease from the skillet.

Build the sauce

• Stir in the tomato paste, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, salt and black pepper.
• Simmer until the sauce is slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.

Add the tortellini

• Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet.
• Gently toss until fully coated with the meat sauce.

Melt the cheese

• Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over the top.
• Cover the skillet and cook until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Garnish and serve

• Garnish with the fresh parsley.
• Serve hot, with garlic bread or a fresh green salad if desired.