Description
A delicious and hearty dish featuring beef-filled tortellini topped with a rich tomato basil sauce and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g beef tortellini
- 2 cups tomato basil sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in the tomato basil sauce and stir in dried basil. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked tortellini to the sauce, tossing gently to coat.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Cover the pan for 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh basil if available for a stronger flavor.
- Adjust cheese amounts to your preference.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: beef tortellini, tomato basil sauce, cheese pasta, Italian recipe