Hearty Beef-and-Tortellini Supper

Prep: 15 min., Cook: 33 min. Save money by purchasing ground beef on sale. Cook beef, and divide it for freezing to have on hand when you need it.

Yield: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1  (13-oz.) package cheese- and spinach-filled tortellini*
• 1  pound  lean ground beef
• 2  medium onions, chopped
• 1/2  cup  freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1  (28-oz.) can tomato puree
• 1/3  cup  dry red wine**
• 1 1/2  teaspoons  dried basil
• 3/4  teaspoon  salt
• 1/2  teaspoon  pepper

Preparation

1. Prepare pasta according to package directions.

2. Brown beef and chopped onions in a large skillet over medium-high heat 10 minutes, stirring until meat crumbles and is no longer pink and onions are tender.

3. Add 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, tomato puree, and next 4 ingredients to beef mixture in skillet. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes.

4. Add prepared tortellini to skillet, tossing to coat. Sprinkle mixture with remaining 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and serve immediately.

*1 (19-oz.) package frozen cheese-filled tortellini may be substituted.

**Beef broth may be substituted.

Note: For testing purposes only, we used Barilla Cheese & Spinach Tortellini.

Hearty Turkey-and-Tortellini Supper: Substitute ground turkey for ground beef. Proceed as directed