Best 8 Cheese Tortellini With Meat Sauce Recipes

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Cheese tortellini with meat sauce is a delectable Italian dish that combines the richness of cheese-filled pasta with a hearty and flavorful sauce. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, finding the perfect recipe for this classic dish can be an exciting culinary adventure. From traditional Italian recipes passed down through generations to modern interpretations with unique twists, there's a cheese tortellini with meat sauce recipe out there to suit every taste and skill level. Dive into this article to discover a collection of the best recipes that will guide you in creating a mouthwatering and unforgettable dish that will impress your friends and family.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH MEAT SAUCE



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, easy, pastas, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 pound fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground very lean chuck
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
3 cups crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup fresh or canned beef broth
1 pound fresh or frozen cheese tortellini (or an equal amount of another pasta)
2 tablespoons butter
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cut the mushrooms into thin slices. There should be about 2 cups.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet and add the ground meat. Cook, chopping down with the back of a heavy metal spoon to break up any lumps in the meat. Cook until the meat has lost its raw look.
  • Add the mushrooms, salt and pepper and cook, stirring, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and oregano.
  • Crushed tomatoes are available in cans. If whole tomatoes are used, crush them using a food processor or electric blender, if desired. Add the tomatoes to the meat and mushroom mixture. Add broth. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
  • Cook the tortellini according to package directions, about 8 minutes. Drain but reserve one cup of the cooking liquid. Combine the cooked tortellini with the meat sauce, the reserved cup of cooking liquid and the butter. Toss to blend. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 656, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 45 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 1184 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 1 gram

CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH PORCINI PECORINO SAUCE



Cheese Tortellini with Porcini Pecorino Sauce image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
1 cup hot water
1 pound cheese tortellini
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup shallots, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Soak dried mushrooms in hot water for 15 minutes. Strain mushrooms through a sieve, reserving liquid. While the mushrooms are soaking, cook tortellini according to package directions.
  • While the tortellini is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and garlic and cook 3 minutes, stirring with spoon until soft. Add oregano and bay leaves and cook 1 minute, until fragrant. Add porcini mushrooms and reserved mushroom soaking liquid and bring to a simmer, for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, add heavy cream and simmer 2 minutes to heat through. Remove bay leaves with tongs, add tortellini to the mushrooms and cook 1 minute, to heat through. Remove from heat and stir in cheese and parsley. Serve immediately.

CHEESY TORTELLINI IN A CREAMY SAUCE



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I created this for the Ready Set Cook contest, I hope you enjoy it! It's cheesy and creamy and easy to make!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2-2 cups napa cabbage, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
5 green onions, sliced thinly
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup creme fraiche
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts in brine, drained, chopped small (or one 12 oz. bottle marinated artichoke hearts)
1/4 cup pimiento, from jars, diced
1 cup grated parmesan cheese (or Romano or try half Parm and half cream cheese)
12 ounces fresh cheese tortellini (or 1 pound dry)
salt and pepper
parsley (to garnish, or dill leaves)

Steps:

  • Place the olive oil and butter in a large skillet and heat over medium heat. When the butter melts, add the garlic, sliced green onions and napa cabbage. Saute 5 minutes.
  • Whisk the flour into the skillet and cook for about 1 minute. Whisk in broth, then the milk and creme fraiche. Heat till mixture just starts to bubble.
  • Season with nutmeg and reduce heat to low.
  • Stir in pimientos, artichoke hearts, and cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Meanwhile, cook the tortellini in boiling salted water about 7-9 minutes(use directions on pkg.). While the tortellini is cooking, if the sauce starts to get too thick, add a little more milk to thin.
  • Drain the tortellini, toss with the vegetable/cheese sauce. Sprinkle over parsley to garnish. Serve ritht away and pass additional cheese. Enjoy!
  • Note:.
  • If you like, add some chopped chicken to please the meat eaters, and turn this into a main dish.

BEEF AND CHEESE TORTELLINI BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Beef and Cheese Tortellini Bake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, ground beef, salt, pepper, onion, garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, dried parsley, crushed tomato, fresh basil, shredded mozzarella cheese, cheese tortellini

Provided by Camille Bergerson

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 lb ground beef
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
½ cup onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons dried parsley
28 oz crushed tomato, 1 can
¼ cup fresh basil, sliced
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 ¼ lb cheese tortellini, cooked and drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
  • Add a teaspoon of olive oil to a heavy saucepan and brown the beef over medium-high heat. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Mix in the dried herbs. Move beef to one side of the hot pan and add in onions. Stir to soften, then add garlic.
  • Mix in crushed tomatoes. Bring to a boil and cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and season with salt and pepper as necessary.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Spoon a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a casserole dish. Layer as follows: tortellini, cheese, basil, sauce, tortellini, cheese, basil, sauce, and cheese.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbling.
  • Cool for several minutes and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 616 calories, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 41 grams, Sugar 8 grams

CHEESY ITALIAN TORTELLINI



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This easy cheesy slow cooker dish is my family's favorite. Make it once and I bet you'll make it once a month from now on.

Provided by TRACY STALLARD

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 8h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ pound ground beef
½ pound Italian sausage, casings removed
1 (16 ounce) jar marinara sauce
1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated or fresh cheese tortellini
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Crumble the ground beef and Italian sausage into a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until browned. Drain.
  • Combine the ground meats, marinara sauce, mushrooms, and tomatoes in a slow cooker. Cover, and cook on LOW heat for 7 to 8 hours.
  • Stir in the tortellini, and sprinkle the mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the top. Cover and cook for 15 more minutes on LOW, or until the tortellini is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.3 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Fat 24.1 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 1185.6 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

SLOW-COOKER CHEESY ITALIAN TORTELLINI



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Two types of meat pair well with tortellini, cheese, marinara sauce and mushrooms. Buon appetito!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 7h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2 lb bulk Italian sausage
1 container (15 oz) refrigerated marinara sauce
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, undrained
1 package (9 oz) refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or pizza cheese blend (4 oz)

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
  • Spray inside of 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Mix beef mixture, marinara sauce, mushrooms and tomatoes in cooker.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
  • Stir in tortellini; sprinkle with cheese. Cover; cook on Low heat setting about 15 minutes longer or until tortellini are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 670, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1700 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 1/2 g

SKEWERED CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH GARLIC-PARMESAN SAUCE



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I haven't made this recipe yet, but I'd like to try it, it's from the Vegetarian Times Complete Cookbook. The description says: This fail-proof recipe takes a minimal amount of effort to prepare. Just purchase ready-made tortellini, cook and thread on skewers.

Provided by sarra

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 24 skewers, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

72 cheese tortellini
6 tablespoons parsley, minced fresh
1/2 cup virgin olive oil
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare the tortellini according to the packages directions. Add a little fresh water to the cooked tortellini to keep them from sticking together.
  • Thread 24 4-inch skewers with 3 tortellini each. Arrange the skewers on a platter and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of the parsley.
  • In a small mixing bowl, mix together the remaining parsley, oil, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper. If desired, puree the sauce in a blender for 1 minute. With a pastry brush, brush the sauce on the tortellini. Reserve the remaining sauce to dip the skewers into the serving.

TORTELLINI WITH CHEESE SAUCE



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons flour
3 cups milk
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup cheese such as Gruyere or Swiss cut into small cubes
2 10-ounce packages fresh tortellini with cheese or meat filling
1/4 cup grated cheese such as Gruyere or Swiss

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the flour, stirring with a wire whisk. Add the milk, stirring rapidly with the whisk, and cook until sauce is thickened and smooth. Add salt, pepper, nutmeg, cayenne and cream.
  • Remove the sauce from the heat and add the egg yolk, beating vigorously with the whisk. Let cool slightly. Add the cubes of cheese, stirring rapidly with the whisk.
  • Meanwhile, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil and add salt. Add the tortellini and cook until tender, about 7 minutes. Drain well. Scatter the tortellini into a baking dish (a dish measuring 13 1/2 by 8 1/2 by 2 inches is ideal) and spoon the cheese sauce on top.
  • Sprinkle the grated cheese over the dish and place in the oven. Bake 10 minutes. To obtain a golden glaze on top of the casserole, run it briefly under the broiler until browned.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 903, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 85 grams, Fat 48 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 28 grams, Sodium 949 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh herbs, vegetables, and cheese will give your tortellini dish the best flavor.
  • Cook the tortellini al dente: Tortellini should be cooked al dente (slightly firm to the bite) to prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • Use a good quality meat sauce: The meat sauce is the key to a great cheese tortellini dish. Make sure to use a sauce that is flavorful and has a good balance of acidity and sweetness.
  • Don't overcook the meat sauce: Overcooked meat sauce will be tough and dry. Simmer the sauce for just long enough to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the tortellini immediately: Cheese tortellini is best served immediately after it is cooked. The tortellini will start to lose its texture and flavor if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

Cheese tortellini with meat sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a meal that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give cheese tortellini with meat sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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