Tortellini Bolognese Recipe

Name: Tortellini Bolognese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon garlic butter; 10 ounces stir fry vegetables (onions,celery,bell peppers); 3 teaspoons garlic (minced); 1 lb extra lean ground beef; 12 lb low-fat sausage; ½ cup red wine; 24 ounces marinara sauce; 2 teaspoons italian seasoning; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (ground); 19 ounces frozen cheese tortellini

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon garlic butter
10 ounces stir fry vegetables (onions,celery,bell peppers)
3 teaspoons garlic (minced)
1 lb extra lean ground beef
12 lb low-fat sausage
½ cup red wine
24 ounces marinara sauce
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon nutmeg (ground)
19 ounces frozen cheese tortellini

1
Preheat large pan on medium-high 2-3 minutes.
2
Place garlic butter in pan; swirl to coat.
3
Add veggies and garlic; cover & cook 2-3 minutes, stirring often, or until vegetables begin to soften.
4
Add meat blend into vegetable blend.
5
Cover & cook 5-7 minutes, stirring often, drain when meat is done and NO longer pink.
6
Stir in remaining ingredients (except tortellini); cover and reduce heat to low.
7
Cook 2-3 minutes, stirring occassionally, or until thorooughly heated.
8
Combine in microwave safe bowl, tortellini, & 1/2 of the sauce (reserve or freezefor later use).
9
Cover and microwave on high 6-7 minutes or until pasta is tender.
10
Stir and serve.

860

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon garlic butter, 10 ounces stir fry vegetables (onions,celery,bell peppers), 3 teaspoons garlic (minced), 1 lb extra lean ground beef, and more.

Yes, Tortellini Bolognese 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tortellini Bolognese

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