Hearty Beef-and-Tortellini Supper |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 33 Minutes |
Ready In: 48 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Save money by purchasing ground beef on sale. Cook beef, and divide it for freezing to have on hand when you need it. Ingredients:
1 (13-oz.) package cheese- and spinach-filled tortellini |
1 pound lean ground beef |
2 medium onions, chopped |
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided |
1 (28-oz.) can tomato puree |
1/3 cup dry red wine |
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil |
3/4 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
Directions:
1. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
2. Brown beef and chopped onions in a large skillet over medium-high heat 10 minutes, stirring until meat crumbles and is no longer pink and onions are tender.
3. Add 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, tomato puree, and next 4 ingredients to beef mixture in skillet. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes.
4. Add prepared tortellini to skillet, tossing to coat. Sprinkle mixture with remaining 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and serve immediately.
5. *1 (19-oz.) package frozen cheese-filled tortellini may be substituted.
6. **Beef broth may be substituted.
7. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Barilla Cheese & Spinach Tortellini.
8. Hearty Turkey-and-Tortellini Supper: Substitute ground turkey for ground beef. Proceed as directed
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