Sonoma Tortellini Minestrone Recipe

Name: Sonoma Tortellini Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ounces sun-dried tomatoes; 1 cup boiling water; 12 lb lean ground beef; 12 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed; 2 tablespoons Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, grated; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon olive oil; ¼ cup onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 cup carrot, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; 3 tablespoons fresh basil, 1/4-inch strips; 4 cups beef broth; 1 cup tortellini; 2 small zucchini, sliced

Servings: persons

3 ounces sun-dried tomatoes
1 cup boiling water
12 lb lean ground beef
12 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
2 tablespoons Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, grated
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 large egg
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup carrot, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
3 tablespoons fresh basil, 1/4-inch strips
4 cups beef broth
1 cup tortellini
2 small zucchini, sliced

1
Slice dried tomatoes into 1/4-inch wide strips; place in small bowl.
2
Add the boiling water; set aside.
3
In large bowl, combine ground beef, sausage, bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and egg with hands, mix well.
4
Shape mixture into 3/4 inch meatballs.
5
In 6 quart Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat.
6
Add meatballs; brown on all sides.
7
Remove to bowl.
8
To drippings in pan, add onion and garlic; saute until golden.
9
Spoon off fat from pan.
10
Return meatballs to pan; add tomatoes and their liquid, carrot, Italian seasoning, basil, beef broth and tortellini.
11
Heat to boiling over medium-high heat.
12
Reduce heat to medium; cover; simmer 15 minutes.
13
Add zucchini; cover and cook 5 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender and tortellini is al dente or softer, if desired.
14
Pass additional Parmesan cheese.

4195

kcal

Calories

340

Fat

Carbs

242

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: 3 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, 1 cup boiling water, 12 lb lean ground beef, 12 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed, and more.

Yes, Sonoma Tortellini Minestrone 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.

Sonoma Tortellini Minestrone

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