Quick Tortellini Bolognese
A delicious family dinner that's quick and easy that even picky eaters will enjoy...great for the holidays too!
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Ingredients
- 4 ounces pepperoni, chopped
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3/4 pound ground spicy Italian sausage
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 jars (24 ounces) marinara sauce
- 3 tablespoons cream cheese, melted
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
- 1 pound cheese tortellini
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
Steps
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1. In a large pot, cook the pepperoni over medium heat until crispy, 5 minutes. Add the onion, beef, sausage, celery, garlic, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat as it cooks, until browned all over, 10 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook for 5 minutes, then mix in the marinara sauce. Add 1/2 cup water or use milk. Season with salt and pepper. 2. Simmer over low heat for 10-15 minutes to thicken the sauce. Stir in the cream cheese and pesto.3. Meanwhile, boil the tortellini until al dente. Drain and add back to the pot. Ladle the sauce over the tortellini. Add parmesan and toss to coat.4. Divide the pasta among bowls. Serve topped with parmesan and fresh herbs. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (15% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| pepperoni | 4 ounces | - | - |
| yellow onion | 1 | - | - |
| ground beef | 1 pound | - | - |
| ground spicy Italian sausage | 0.75 pound | Rp 15.000/350ml | Rp 2.679 |
| chopped celery | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| garlic | 4 cloves | - | - |
| dried oregano | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| tomato paste | 3 tablespoons | Rp 12.000/kg | Rp 3.600 |
| jars | 2 | - | - |
| cream cheese | 3 tablespoons | - | - |
| basil pesto | 0.3333333333333333 cup | - | - |
| cheese tortellini | 1 pound | - | - |
| grated parmesan cheese | 1 cup | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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