Hearty Beef-and-Tortellini Supper

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. 1. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
2. 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. 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. 4. Add prepared tortellini to skillet, tossing to coat. Sprinkle mixture with remaining 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and serve immediately.
5. *1 (19-oz.) package frozen cheese-filled tortellini may be substituted.
6. **Beef broth may be substituted.
7. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Barilla Cheese & Spinach Tortellini.
8. Hearty Turkey-and-Tortellini Supper: Substitute ground turkey for ground beef. Proceed as directed