Tortellini Bolognese (Olive Garden Copycat) |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Classic ingredients and savory fresh herbs combine to create this hearty Bolognese, featuring a slowly simmered red sauce. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese over cheese tortellini. Ingredients:
4 tablespoons olive oil |
2 onions, finely chopped |
2 carrots, finely chopped |
2 celery ribs, finely chopped |
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped |
1 lb ground beef |
12 ounces italian sausage, skinned |
2 cups red wine |
36 ounces crushed tomatoes, chopped (ground) |
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary |
2 teaspoons fresh sage, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried sage |
salt |
pepper |
4 lbs tortellini |
parmesan cheese, freshly grated |
Directions:
1. HEAT oil in a large pan. Add celery, carrot, onion, garlic and cook about 5 minutes. Add meat and cook 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
2. DEGLAZE pan with wine; let reduce. Add tomatoes and remaining ingredients and stir. Simmer for about 1 hour.
3. TOSS hot, drained pasta in sauce. Top with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
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