Olive Garden Tortellini Bolognese

Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 lbs mushroom tortellini or 2 lbs three-cheese tortellini or 2 lbs spinach tortellini
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
• 1 celery rib, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 8 ounces ground beef
• 6 ounces italian sausage, casing removed
• 1 cup red wine (valpolicella recommended)
• 2 1/2 cups italian plum tomatoes, chopped and crushed
• 1 teaspoon rosemary, chopped
• 1 teaspoon sage, chopped
• salt and pepper
• parmesan cheese, freshly grated (optional)

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. add celery, carrot, onion, garlic and cook gently for 5 minutes or until translucent. add beef and sausage to saucepan. using spatula, break meat into small pieces. cook 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
• 2 add wine and stir to deglaze pan; reduce until wine is evaporated. add tomatoes and remaining ingredients. simmer slowly for 1 hour.
• 3 cook tortelloni according to package directions and drain. toss hot pasta in sauce. top with parmesan cheese. serve immediately.