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Baked Tortellini Recipe
by Global Cookbook

Baked Tortellini
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  Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 14 ounce Fresh tortellini
  • 6 ounce Italian sausage, not in casing
  • 1 1/2 tsp Balsamic vinegar
  • 1 x Onion, minced
  • 1/2 x Red bell pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1/2 x Zucchini, minced
  • 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 7 ounce Canned tomatoes, well liquid removed and minced
  • 1/2 lb Marinara sauce
  • 1/2 c. Shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 c. Fontina cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 c. Grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 c. Fresh basil, chopped

Directions

  1. Prep: 15 minutes, Cook: 50 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 F. Cook tortellini in a large flameproof casserole of boiling salted water 5 min, or possibly till al dente. Drain through a colander. Rinse under cool running water and set aside. Saute/fry sausage in same pan over medium high heat 5-7 min, stirring occasionally to break up meat till browned. Throw away drippings. Transfer sausage to a bowl and set aside. Return casserole to heat. Stir in vinegar, scraping up browned pcs from bottom of pan. Saute/fry next 4 ingredients 6-7 min, stirring frequently, till onions are softened. Remove from heat. Stir in tomatoes, marinara sauce, sausage and tortellini. Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl and toss lightly. Stir half the cheese mix into pasta. Sprinkle remaining cheese mix over top. Bake 30-35 min, or possibly till heated through.