Mushroom Tortellini Bolognese

Mushroom tortellini with a slow-simmered meat and tomato sauce.

Cooking time ≈ 55 min

Estimated nutrition · Per serving
≈ 490 kcal · Protein 25 g · Carbs 38 g · Fat 25 g

Ingredients

• 1 pack of mushroom-filled tortellini
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion
• 1 carrot
• 1 celery stalk
• 250 g ground beef or a beef/pork mix
• 2 garlic cloves
• 80 ml (⅓ cup) dry red wine
• 1 cup tomatoes
• 60 ml cream
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• salt & black pepper
• parmesan
• fresh basil

Method

1. Dice onion, carrot and celery. Soften in olive oil for 5–6 minutes, then add the meat and brown, breaking it apart.
2. Stir in chopped garlic for 1 minute. Add wine and reduce for 2–3 minutes.
3. Add tomatoes, herbs, salt and pepper. Simmer gently for 35–40 minutes, stirring occasionally; add cream near the end.
4. Cook tortellini according to the pack. Spoon over the sauce and finish with Parmesan and fresh basil or parsley.