Best 8 Tortellini Meatball Stew Recipes

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Tortellini Meatball Stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines two classic Italian favorites: tortellini and meatballs. The combination of tender tortellini, juicy meatballs, and a rich tomato-based stew creates a satisfying and comforting meal perfect for a cold winter night or a special occasion. With a few simple ingredients and some time, you can prepare a delicious tortellini meatball stew that will be enjoyed by the whole family. So, let's dive into the world of flavors and explore the best way to make this iconic Italian dish.

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

MEATBALL AND TORTELLINI SOUP



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This soup is a mixture of my mother's recipe and my own adjustments. It is perfect for a cold day and is usually even better the next day. Simply put it back on the stove, add a little water if needed, and warm it up. There is a lot of prep, especially because of making the meatballs homemade, but it is so worth it. My very favorite soup and full of good ingredients! My kids and husband love it too! Serve with Parmesan cheese and toasted bread.

Provided by Leanne Wiechert

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound ground beef
½ pound ground pork
⅛ cup finely chopped onion
½ tablespoon dried parsley
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 quarts beef broth
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 small red potatoes, or more to taste, chopped
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped kale
½ cup trimmed green beans
¾ cup diced carrots
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 pound frozen cheese tortellini

Steps:

  • Mix beef, pork, onion, and parsley together in a bowl. Season liberally with salt and some black pepper. Roll into small meatballs.
  • Bring beef broth to a boil in a large pot. Pour in tomato sauce. Add meatballs to the boiling soup. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, skimming off oily residue occasionally, about 1 hour. Add potatoes, onion, kale, green beans, carrots, garlic, basil, and Italian seasoning; simmer until vegetables are tender, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Stir in frozen tortellini and continue to cook until heated through, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.4 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 78.3 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 28.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 1611.9 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

MEATBALL TORTELLINI



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I combined some favorite staples from our freezer and pantry to come up with this easy dish. It has few ingredients and little preparation. -Tracie Bergeron, Chauvin, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs (12 ounces), thawed
2 cups uncooked dried cheese tortellini
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
2-1/4 cups water
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
1 package (16 ounces) frozen California-blend vegetables, thawed

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine meatballs and tortellini. In a large bowl, whisk soup, water and Creole seasoning. Pour over meatball mixture; stir well., Cook, covered, on low until tortellini are tender, 3-4 hours. Add vegetables during last half-hour of cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calories, Fat 23g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 1592mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

MEATBALL-TORTELLINI SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces ground beef chuck
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 clove garlic, grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 quart low-sodium chicken broth
1 9-ounce package refrigerated cheese tortellini
4 cups loosely packed baby spinach (about 3 ounces)

Steps:

  • Combine the beef, parmesan, 2 tablespoons parsley, the egg, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a medium bowl; mix with your hands until just combined. Form into 1-inch meatballs; set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning, until golden, 3 to 4 minutes; remove to a plate. Add the carrots and celery to the pot; cook, stirring, until just softened, about 5 minutes. Add the broth and 3 cups water; bring to a boil. Return the meatballs to the pot along with the remaining 2 tablespoons parsley and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Simmer until the meatballs are just cooked through, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the tortellini and cook until they float to the top, about 4 minutes. Add the spinach and cook, stirring, until wilted, 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Top with more parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calorie, Fat 23 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Cholesterol 147 milligrams, Sodium 1065 milligrams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 27 grams

SLOW-COOKER MEATBALLS AND TORTELLINI



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This slow-cooker meatball and tortellini dish is just the thing for busy weeknights. Prep it earlier in the day.

Provided by By Annalise Sandberg

Categories     Entree

Time 3h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 egg
3/4 cup Progresso™ Italian Bread Crumbs 15oz (89102)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 can (16 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons canned Muir Glen™ organic tomato paste
1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 package (10 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Chopped fresh basil leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix Meatball ingredients. Shape mixture into 12 round meatballs.
  • In 6-quart slow cooker, mix diced tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add meatballs to slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on High heat setting 3 hours or on Low heat setting 6 hours or until meatballs are completely cooked through.
  • Add tortellini; cover and cook 10 to 15 minutes or until soft.
  • Serve meatballs and tortellini with Parmesan cheese and basil.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

MEATBALL TORTELLINI STEW



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Make and share this Meatball Tortellini Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by pamsbm

Categories     Stew

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumb
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons salad oil
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
4 cups beef broth or 4 cups beef stock
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans or 1 (16 ounce) can garbanzo beans, including juice
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 cup finely diced carrot
1 cup finely diced celery
1 (9 ounce) package cheese-filled tortellini

Steps:

  • Combine the beef, spinach (very well drained), bread crumbs, egg, salt and pepper.
  • Shape into 1-inch balls.
  • Heat oil in Dutch oven; add meatballs.
  • Brown on all sides, rolling them around.
  • Remove and reserve.
  • Add the onion to the pot.
  • Cook, stirring until soft.
  • Stir in the broth, tomatoes, with their liquid (break up with spoon), beans, oregano and basil.
  • Cover, simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add carrots and celery, simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Add tortellini. and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Return meatballs to the stew and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Serve steaming hot with Parmesan cheese on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.7, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 75.4, Sodium 810.5, Carbohydrate 39.2, Fiber 7, Sugar 4.2, Protein 26.5

TORTELLINI SOUP WITH MEATBALLS



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A tasty alternative to regular chicken noodle soup. You can add other veggies to this also, for example some chopped spinach. The chicken-apple sausage give it a unique flavor. Yummy and makes a great, filling dinner. This can be frozen.

Provided by Diane Horn Talts

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 24

extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, smashed
2 large carrots, chopped
2 ribs celery, sliced
1 bay leaf
4 sprigs fresh thyme
3 quarts low-sodium chicken broth
5 parsley stems
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
kosher salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
6 links chicken-apple sausage. meat removed from casings
1 egg
¼ cup fresh parsley leaves, or to taste
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
kosher salt to taste
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 pounds frozen tortellini
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, or as desired
2 tablespoons olive oil, or as desired
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Set a large stockpot over medium heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, carrots, celery, bay leaf, and thyme. Gently cook and stir until fragrant, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and add parsley stems. Add Parmesan cheese, kosher salt, and pepper. Bring soup to a boil, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat and allow to simmer while you make the meatballs.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened and browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer cooked onion to the bowl of a food processor. Add sausage, egg, parsley, Parmesan cheese, and thyme. Season meatball mixture with salt and pepper.
  • Add remaining olive oil to the skillet and warm over medium heat until just smoking. Use a small scoop to drop meatball mixture onto the skillet. Cook meatballs, turning frequently, until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Drop frozen tortellini into simmering soup and cook until they float, 3 to 5 minutes. Add browned meatballs to soup and return to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper. Serve soup in shallow bowls with a shower of Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531.6 calories, Carbohydrate 49.4 g, Cholesterol 128 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 848.2 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

ITALIAN BEEF TORTELLINI STEW



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This is my first completely original recipe-and it turned out to be awesome! It's a hefty, rich stew, full of veggies, tender beef, a splash of red wine and simply wonderful flavors. -Tammy Munyon, Wichita, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, sliced
3 small carrots, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons each dried oregano, basil and marjoram
1/2 cup dry red wine or reduced-sodium beef broth
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
3 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
1 teaspoon sugar
1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach

Steps:

  • In a large shallow dish, combine flour and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and turn to coat. Shake off excess., In a Dutch oven, brown beef in 2 tablespoon oil; drain. Remove and set aside. In the same pan, saute the zucchini, onion, celery and carrots in remaining oil until tender. Add the garlic, oregano, basil and marjoram; cook 1 minute longer., Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Return beef to pan; add the tomatoes, broth, sugar and remaining pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until beef is tender, 1-1/2 hours. Add tortellini and spinach. Return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until tortellini are tender, 7-9 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 642mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ITALIAN TORTELLINI STEW



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Nice easy recipe but also tastes great. Originally from Just Crockpot Recipes (http://www.justcrockpotrecipes.com)

Provided by cindypt

Categories     Stew

Time 7h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium chopped onion
2 medium zucchini, chopped in 1 inch cubes
28 ounces vegetable broth or 28 ounces chicken broth
28 ounces undrained crushed tomatoes
15 ounces drained rinsed great northern beans
2 tablespoons dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
8 ounces uncooked dry cheese-filled egg tortellini

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except tortellini in crockpot.
  • Mix well.
  • Cover& cook on low setting for at least 6 hours.
  • When ready to serve, increase heat to high setting.
  • Add tortellini.
  • Cook an additional 20 minutes or until tortellini are soft.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.3, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 24, Sodium 770.7, Carbohydrate 65, Fiber 12.5, Sugar 4.2, Protein 19.6

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ingredients: Use fresh, flavorful vegetables, meats, and seasonings for the best results.
  • Brown the meatballs and tortellini before simmering: This will help to develop their flavor and prevent them from becoming mushy.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add color, flavor, and nutrients to the stew.
  • Season the stew well: Use a combination of herbs, spices, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Let the stew simmer for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the stew hot, garnished with fresh parsley or basil: This will make it even more delicious and inviting.

Conclusion:

Tortellini meatball stew is a hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. With its combination of tender meatballs, pillowy tortellini, and hearty vegetables, this stew is sure to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. So next time you're looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give this tortellini meatball stew a try. You won't be disappointed!

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