Tortellini Bolognese

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon garlic butter
• 10 ounces stir fry vegetables (onions,celery,bell peppers)
• 3 teaspoons garlic (minced)
• 1 lb extra lean ground beef
• 1/2 lb low-fat sausage
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 24 ounces marinara sauce
• 2 teaspoons italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (ground)
• 19 ounces frozen cheese tortellini

Recipe

• 1 preheat large pan on medium-high 2-3 minutes. place garlic butter in pan; swirl to coat. add veggies and garlic; cover & cook 2-3 minutes, stirring often, or until vegetables begin to soften.
• 2 add meat blend into vegetable blend. cover & cook 5-7 minutes, stirring often, drain when meat is done and no longer pink.
• 3 stir in remaining ingredients (except tortellini); cover and reduce heat to low. cook 2-3 minutes, stirring occassionally, or until thorooughly heated.
• 4 combine in microwave safe bowl, tortellini, & 1/2 of the sauce (reserve or freezefor later use). cover and microwave on high 6-7 minutes or until pasta is tender.
• 5 stir and serve.