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Tortellini with Sun Dried Tomato Meat Sauce

Tortellini With Sun Dried Tomato Meat Sauce

Three Cheese Tortellini topped with a rich flavorful sun dried tomato meat sauce made from Jarred sauce that is kicked up with extra seasonings, brown ground beef, Parmesan cheese, and sun dried tomatoes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 470 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 Tablespoon Dried Onion Flakes
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 45 oz. jar Traditional Prego Spaghetti Sauce or your favorite sauce.
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano crushed rosemary, and basil. Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tablespoon Sun Dried Tomatoes
  • Splash Sherry
  • 1 package 1 lb 3 oz. Three Cheese Tortellini
  • Shredded Parmesan Cheese for Garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat add 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil. Heat. Add one pound lean ground beef, dried onion, and minced garlic. Brown Ground beef. Do not drain.
  • Turn heat down to medium.
  • Add 1 jar spaghetti sauce, spices, salt and pepper to taste. Stir until well combined. Add 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese and 1 Tablespoon Sun Dried Tomatoes with oil. Stir. Add one large splash of cooking Sherry or beef broth.
  • Turn heat down to low. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Fill a large pot with water. Bring to a boil. Add tortellini and cook for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse.
  • Serve sauce over cooked tortellini and garnish with shaved Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 11/2 cupsCalories: 470kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 32gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 1467mgFiber: 6gSugar: 13g
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