Quick Tortellini Bolognese
A family favorite, this Quick Tortellini Bolognese will not disappoint. Short-cut Italian-style Bolognese sauce with a mix of crisped pepperoni (the secret), ground beef, spicy sausage, dried herbs, marinara sauce, and a few spoonful's of cream cheese to create the most delicious and rich Bolognese. A little pesto adds a pop of fresh flavor. Serve this sauce over cheese tortellini and top with plenty of freshly grated parmesan cheese. All it needs is a side of crusty bread for mopping up all that sauce. You can’t go wrong with this quick and simple Bolognese.
Equipment
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
Instructions
- 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.
- Simmer over low heat for 10-15 minutes to thicken the sauce. Stir in the cream cheese and pesto.
- 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.
- Divide the pasta among bowls. Serve topped with parmesan and fresh herbs. Enjoy!
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