Cheese filled tortellini, simmered in a hearty Bolognese sauce. True Italian comfort food!
Course: Entrée
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 8
Ingredients
1lg.onionchopped
1stalkcelerychopped
2med.carrotschopped
3clovesgarlicminced
1lb.lean ground beef chuck
1/2lb.Italian sausage
1c.half and halfor whole milk
1c.chicken broth
1T.white wine vinegar
1(28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
1(6 oz.) can tomato paste
2tsp.Dried Italian seasoningcrushed
1tsp.ground black pepper
1/2tsp.salt
1(24 oz.) pkg. cheese tortellinifresh or frozen
Freshly grated ParmesanRomano or Asiago cheese for serving
Instructions
In a 12-inch skillet heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onions, celery, carrots, and garlic, sauté until tender, about 8 minutes.
Add ground beef and Italian sausage, stirring frequently and breaking up any large lumps, cook until meat is no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain off fat.
Add half & half. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat, simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes or until half & half is nearly evaporated.
Stir in chicken broth and white wine vinegar. Return to boiling. Reduce heat, simmer uncovered, 15 minutes or until liquid is nearly evaporated.
Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, pepper and salt. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat, simmer un-covered, 5 minutes or until thickened.
Meanwhile, cook the cheese tortellini according to package directions; drain. Pour pasta into Bolognese sauce; stir to combine. Serve in bowls, sprinkled with grated cheese and fresh chopped oregano.