Best Olive Garden Tortelloni Bolognese Recipes

Braised Beef and Tortelloni (Olive Garden Copycat) image

Provided by A Skinny Cook

Time 3h

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 -2 lb boneless beef short rib (or similar tough cut of beef)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tomatoes, diced
6 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
8 ounces marsala wine
1/4 cup flour
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1 -2 lb asiago-filled tortellini, boiled

Steps:

Heat oil on high heat in a large nonstick pan.
Toss short ribs in flour, add to pan, and sear on all sides.
Reduce heat to low and add garlic; cook and stir for about 1 min.
Add tomato, mushrooms, Marsala wine, and Italian seasoning one at a time, allowing about 1-2 min between each for liquid to evaporate.
Cover pan and braise for 3 hr or until very tender, checking and stirring every 30 min to make sure liquid has not evaporated away (add more Marsala if liquid evaporates).
Increase heat to medium high and heat thoroughly.
Serve over tortelloni.

The Actual Olive Garden Bolognese Sauce Recipe (Spaghetti Sauce) image

Provided by mojoloh

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 celery, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 lb ground beef
6 ounces Italian sausage, skinned
1 cup red wine
28 ounces crushed tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1/4 tsp dry)
1 teaspoon fresh sage, chopped (or 1/4 tsp dry)
salt and pepper

Steps:

Heat oil in a large pan. Add celery, carrot, onion, and garlic and cook about 5 minutes.
Add meat and cook 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Deglaze pan with wine, let it reduce.
Add tomatoes and remaining ingredients and stir, simmer for about 1 hour.
Serve over fresh, hot pasta.