Meatballs With Ricotta Spinach Tortellini Recipe

Name: Meatballs With Ricotta Spinach Tortellini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 slices white bread, soaked in cold water and squeezed; 2 None small red bell peppers, seeded and cut into small pieces; 3/4 lb ground beef; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp mustard; 1 None egg yolk; 1 pinch paprika; 1 tbsp oil; 1 None onion, peeled and finely chopped; 1 can (14 oz) chopped tomatoes; 1 lb fresh ricotta and spinach tortellini; 3 stems basil, chopped (set some aside for garnish); 1 pinch sugar

Servings: persons

2 slices white bread, soaked in cold water and squeezed
2 None small red bell peppers, seeded and cut into small pieces
3/4 lb ground beef
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp mustard
1 None egg yolk
1 pinch paprika
1 tbsp oil
1 None onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 can (14 oz) chopped tomatoes
1 lb fresh ricotta and spinach tortellini
3 stems basil, chopped (set some aside for garnish)
1 pinch sugar

1
Knead the ground beef with 1 tbsp of tomato paste, the mustard, egg yolk and bread. Add a pinch of paprika and season to taste. Shape the mixture into small meatballs. Heat the oil in a skillet and cook the meatballs for 5-7 mins, turning them regularly. Remove the meatballs and keep them warm. Saute the onions and peppers in the hot fat and stir in 1 tbsp of tomato paste. Cook briefly, add the chopped tomatoes and simmer for 3-5 mins.
2
Cook the tortellini in boiling salted water and simmer it for about 5 mins.
3
Add the basil and a pinch of sugar to the sauce if necessary and season it to taste. Drain the tortellini and stir it into sauce with the meatballs. Serve garnished with the remaining basil.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 slices white bread, soaked in cold water and squeezed, 2 None small red bell peppers, seeded and cut into small pieces, 3/4 lb ground beef, 2 tbsp tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Meatballs With Ricotta Spinach 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.

Meatballs With Ricotta Spinach Tortellini

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