Pizza Tortellini with Meats (Print Version)
Pasta pockets swimming in sauce with four tasty proteins for an unforgettable Italian-inspired dinner mashup.
# Ingredients:
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/2 cup cooked bacon pieces
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1/2 medium onion, diced finely
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24 ounces of pizza sauce
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12 ounces of tortellini
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Sliced pepperoni, use as much as you like
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1/2 pound Italian sausage, ground
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1 tablespoon of minced garlic
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1 tablespoon oil, preferably olive
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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1 pound ground beef
# Steps:
01 -
Cook the tortellini noodles following the pack's directions. Drain well and keep it aside.
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Heat up a big pan on medium heat. Toss in some olive oil and the chopped onion, letting it soften up. Stir in the ground beef and sausage, cooking until it's browned. Add garlic and seasoning last. Get rid of any grease and then mix in the bacon.
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Pour the pizza sauce into the meat mixture. Carefully stir the drained tortellini into the skillet. Let it cook down until everything mixes well.
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Sprinkle a good layer of mozzarella over everything. Arrange pepperoni slices on top however you'd like. Cover the pan and leave it on the burner (heat off) until the cheese is gooey and melted.
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Dish it out while it's still warm, and add fresh herbs for extra flavor if you want.
# Notes:
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Use low-fat cheese and lean beef if you're watching calories.
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Assemble this meal ahead and chill it. Warm it up with cheese and pepperoni added when ready to eat.
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Freeze leftovers by letting them cool completely, then transfer to a freezer-safe container. Reheat thoroughly before serving.