Best Tortellini Marinara Recipes

TORTELLINI MARINARA

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in marinara sauce, tomatoes and mushrooms. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. , Drain tortellini; stir into skillet. Sprinkle with cheese. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

THREE-CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH CREAMY ITALIAN SAUSAGE MARINARA

Steps:

• In a large, heavy stockpot or dutch oven, brown the Italian sausage, breaking it up to the consistency you desire.
• Add the onions and cook until they are soft. Drain the grease from the pot.
• Add garlic, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water, basil, oregano, parsley, marjoram, sugar, salt, pepper, and rosemary (if desired). When adding the water, consider how long you will be simmering. The water helps to merge the flavors, but you do not want the sauce to be too thin. If you will be simmering your sauce for a shorter amount of time, add less water. Stir all these ingredients together and bring to a slow boil.
• Stir in red wine.
• Simmer on low for at least an hour. Then add the cheeses and the heavy cream. Stir well, until the cream and cheeses are well blended into the sauce. Stir occasionally while the tortellini is cooking to prevent the sauce from sticking and to prevent the cream from scorching.
• Bring water to a boil in another pot for the tortellini. Add a little olive oil to prevent the tortellini from sticking. Once the water comes to a boil, add the tortellini. Cook according to the package directions.
• I usually reserve some of the sauce for spaghetti for another day -- I add some sauteed mushrooms then. I try to ration the sauce to the amount of tortellini. If you like lots of sauce, use all the sauce. But if not, save some for another pasta dish. It freezes well. At my house, it never lasts long enough to freeze!

CREAMY MARINARA TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine marinara sauce and cream. Gradually add flour and water until smooth. Bring to boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
• Add artichoke, thyme, and oil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncover for 3-4 minutes or until heated throughly.
• Drain tortellini; toss with sauce.
• Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, parsley and pepper.

SHRIMP TORTELLINI MARINARA

Steps:

• 1. Fill large saucepan half full of water. Cover and bring to a boil on high for pasta. Cut tomatoes into halves or quarters; set aside.
• 2. Meanwhile, preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2-3 minutes. Place oil in pan; swirl to coat. Add shrimp (wash hands); cook 1-2 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
• 3. Stir tortellini into boiling water. Boil 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until tender.
• 4. Stir marinara sauce into shrimp; then stir in remaining ingredients (including tomatoes). Cook 1-2 more minutes or until thoroughly heated.
• 5. Drain tortellini; then stir into marinara sauce. Serve.

BEEF & TORTELLINI MARINARA WITH GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown beef in oil until no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker., Stir in the marinara sauce, wine, green beans, tomatoes, mushrooms, sauce mix, parsley, onion, rosemary, pepper and salt. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender., Stir in tortellini. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until tortellini are heated through.

CREAMY MARINARA TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine marinara sauce and cream. Combine flour and water until smooth; gradually add to sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Add the artichokes, thyme and oil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. Drain tortellini; toss with sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, parsley and pepper.

TORTELLINI MARINARA

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
• Stir in marinara sauce, tomatoes and mushrooms.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender.
• Drain tortellini; stir into skillet.
• Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
• Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.