Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 tbsp

olive oil

4 slice

bacon

finely chopped

1 unit

onion

finely chopped

2 unit

carrots

finely chopped

2 stalk

celery

finely chopped

2 clove

garlic

minced

0.75 lb

ground sirloin

0.5 lb

ground pork

0.5 cup

dry red wine

divided

2 cup

beef broth

divided

6 unit

tomato paste

1 tsp

salt

0.5 tsp

black pepper

fresh ground

0.5 tsp

dried parsley

0.5 tsp

dried basil

0.5 cup

heavy cream

1 lb

frozen cheese tortellini

0.25 cup

parmesan cheese

freshly grated

Step 1
~5 min

Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat.

Step 2
~5 min

Add bacon and cook until lightly browned (about 3 minutes). Drain grease.

Step 3
~5 min

Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until onion is softened, stirring often.

Step 4
~5 min

Break up ground sirloin and ground pork. Add to skillet.

Step 5
~5 min

Cook until meat is no longer pink (about 10 minutes).

Step 6
~5 min

Add half the wine and half of the beef broth.

Step 7
~5 min

Cook over medium-high heat until liquid is almost absorbed (about 15 minutes).

Step 8
~5 min

Lower heat and stir in tomato paste, salt, black pepper, parsley, and basil.

Step 9
~5 min

Pour in remaining wine and beef broth.

Step 10
~5 min

Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.

Step 11
~5 min

While sauce simmers, prepare tortellini according to package directions.

Step 12
~5 min

After sauce has simmered for 20 minutes, stir in heavy cream and heat through.

Step 13
~5 min

Spoon sauce over tortellini and garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a richer flavor, add a splash of balsamic vinegar to the sauce while simmering.

Adjust the amount of heavy cream to your preference.

Use fresh herbs instead of dried for a brighter flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of garlic bread.

Serve with a simple green salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic bread
Green salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy

Cultural Significance

Classic Italian comfort food.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Family dinners
Holidays

Occasion Tags

Family dinner
Weeknight meal
Comfort food night

Popularity Score

70/100

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