Confetti On A Plate – Italian Garden Tortellini Recipe

Name: Confetti On A Plate – Italian Garden Tortellini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef, browned; 1/2 lb wax bean, snapped; 1/2 lb green beans, snapped; 1 -2 zucchini, cubed; 1 -2 yellow squash, cubed; 6 -8 green onions, sliced; 1 -2 green peppers (optional) or 1 -2 red pepper, diced (optional); 1 -2 eggplant, diced (optional); 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced; 2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, minced; 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced; 4 cups fresh tomatoes, diced (or substitute 2, 15 oz cans diced tomatoes); 2 -3 lbs cheese tortellini, cooked according to package directions; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese; 1 lb shredded mozzarella cheese, divided; 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil

Servings: persons

2 lbs ground beef, browned
1/2 lb wax bean, snapped
1/2 lb green beans, snapped
1 -2 zucchini, cubed
1 -2 yellow squash, cubed
6 -8 green onions, sliced
1 -2 green peppers (optional) or 1 -2 red pepper, diced (optional)
1 -2 eggplant, diced (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, minced
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups fresh tomatoes, diced (or substitute 2, 15 oz cans diced tomatoes)
2 -3 lbs cheese tortellini, cooked according to package directions
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 lb shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Brown ground beef and drain excess grease. Set aside.
3
Heat olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed, ovenproof pan.
4
Saute green and wax beans, zucchini and yellow squash, onions, herbs, and eggplant/peppers (if using them), on medium-high heat until about half cooked.
5
Reduce heat to medium. Add tomatoes and heat until tomatoes get sort of wilted and juicy, stirring occasionally.
6
Add browned, ground beef and bring to a gentle simmer. If the amount of juice seems inadequate (plum or grape tomatoes are less juicy than the canning and slicing types), add about 1/2 cup V8, tomato juice, or beef stock. But don't make it too wet or the tortellini will get mushy and unappealing.
7
Remove from heat. Toss with hot tortellini.
8
Stir in the Parmesan and half the Mozzarella. Top with remaining Mozzarella.
9
Bake at 350F for 20-30 minutes or until the cheese bubbles and starts to brown.
10
This is a meal in one casserole but, as with many pasta dishes, a salad of Italian greens and a loaf of crusty bread would add the final polish.
11
Suitable for OAMC. Treat it as you would treat lasagna.

1574

kcal

Calories

108

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs ground beef, browned, 1/2 lb wax bean, snapped, 1/2 lb green beans, snapped, 1 -2 zucchini, cubed, and more.

Yes, Confetti On A Plate – Italian Garden Tortellini falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Confetti On A Plate – Italian Garden Tortellini

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