Tortellini Bolognese

Submitted by mrs.trs

"Got this from Mother -in-law, who clipped it out of a publix Apron's simple meals...haven't tried yet but I love about any bolognese dish.....just love anything Italian really. :)"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon garlic butter
• 10 ounces stir fry vegetables (onions,celery,bell peppers)
• 3 teaspoons garlic (minced)
• 1 lb extra lean ground beef
• 1⁄2 lb low-fat sausage
• 1⁄2 cup red wine
• 24 ounces marinara sauce
• 2 teaspoons italian seasoning
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg (ground)
• 19 ounces frozen cheese tortellini

directions

1. Preheat large pan on medium-high 2-3 minutes. Place garlic butter in pan; swirl to coat. Add veggies and garlic; cover & cook 2-3 minutes, stirring often, or until vegetables begin to soften.
2. Add meat blend into vegetable blend. Cover & cook 5-7 minutes, stirring often, drain when meat is done and NO longer pink.
3. Stir in remaining ingredients (except tortellini); cover and reduce heat to low. Cook 2-3 minutes, stirring occassionally, or until thorooughly heated.
4. Combine in microwave safe bowl, tortellini, & 1/2 of the sauce (reserve or freezefor later use). Cover and microwave on high 6-7 minutes or until pasta is tender.
5. Stir and serve.