Best Classic Meat Tortellini With Tomato Sauce Recipes

TORTELLINI WITH TOMATO-CREAM SAUCE

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This tortellini with tomato cream sauce is mouthwatering. Put spinach, tomatoes and other pantry staples to use in this warm and satisfying dish. -Barbra Stanger, West Jordan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Additional grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, spinach, basil, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until liquid is absorbed, about 3 minutes., Stir in cream and cheese. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 8-10 minutes. , Drain tortellini; toss with sauce. Sprinkle with additional cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459 calories, Fat 33g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 835mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH MEAT SAUCE

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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories dinner, easy, pastas, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 pound fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground very lean chuck
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
3 cups crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup fresh or canned beef broth
1 pound fresh or frozen cheese tortellini (or an equal amount of another pasta)
2 tablespoons butter
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cut the mushrooms into thin slices. There should be about 2 cups.
Heat the oil in a skillet and add the ground meat. Cook, chopping down with the back of a heavy metal spoon to break up any lumps in the meat. Cook until the meat has lost its raw look.
Add the mushrooms, salt and pepper and cook, stirring, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and oregano.
Crushed tomatoes are available in cans. If whole tomatoes are used, crush them using a food processor or electric blender, if desired. Add the tomatoes to the meat and mushroom mixture. Add broth. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
Cook the tortellini according to package directions, about 8 minutes. Drain but reserve one cup of the cooking liquid. Combine the cooked tortellini with the meat sauce, the reserved cup of cooking liquid and the butter. Toss to blend. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 656, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 45 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 1184 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 1 gram