Tortelli with Sauce, a fantastic first course rich in flavor and very cheesy. The recipe is simple and quick, different from the classic first courses. Its uniqueness lies in the final gratin. The tortelli are cooked separately, then seasoned with a ragù sauce. A mountain of melting cheese of your choice is added: in my version, I used provola, but you can use mozzarella, scamorza, spicy provolone, or simply aged grated Parmesan. Cover with a lid and cook until the cheese has completely melted. Also very good are the baked gnocchi with ragù and the tagliatelle nests with baked ragù. Do you want to try making tortelli with sauce with me? Let’s start right away, and afterward, let me know if you liked them!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 6
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 483.65 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 44.34 (g) of which sugars 1.31 (g)
- Proteins 26.87 (g)
- Fat 22.77 (g) of which saturated 6.29 (g)of which unsaturated 5.28 (g)
- Fibers 1.47 (g)
- Sodium 344.97 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 200 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1.1 lbs tortellini (tortelli, ravioli, or gnocchi)
- 10.58 oz beef (ground)
- 1 cup tomato puree
- to taste salt
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- to taste white wine
- 2 tbsps cream cheese (Philadelphia)
- 1.41 oz provola cheese
How to Make Tortelli with Sauce
Cook the tortelli in salted boiling water.
Meanwhile, brown the ground beef with a drizzle of oil and a clove of garlic.
Deglaze with wine and let it evaporate, then season with salt and pepper and pour in the tomato puree. Cook for about 20 minutes on a high heat.
Add the Philadelphia and stir to melt it completely.
Add the drained tortelli and mix well to combine everything.
As a final step, add the grated cheese and cover with the lid. Once the cheese has completely melted, remove from heat and serve hot and cheesy.
Storage and Variations of Tortelli with Sauce
Tortelli with sauce can be stored in the refrigerator until the next day. You can reheat it in the microwave by adding a couple of tablespoons of vegetable broth or béchamel to enrich it even more. Alternatively, you can replace the ground beef with pork only for an even tastier flavor.
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