BAKED TORTELLINI RECIPE

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350.

2. 2

   For the sauce, heat olive oil over medium low heat and add the garlic paste or fresh garlic to the oil. Stir frequently and cook for 1 minute. Add in tomato sauce, sugar, and the rest of the herbs. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes. Add in the parmigiano during the last 5 minutes, stir to combine.

3. 3

   Mix together the meat ingredients, and place into a greased 9x9 pan.

4. 4

   In a medium skillet combine the olive oil, garlic, cream, chicken stock, and nutmeg. Simmer for 2-3 minutes. Break up the frozen chopped spinach in the bag by banging it against the counter a few times.

5. 5

   Place the spinach over the top of the meat mixture in the pan. Drizzle the spinach sauce over the spinach.

6. 6

   Place the frozen tortellini on top of the spinach mixture. You may not be able to fit the entire bag on the pan.

7. 7

   Top with as much of the sauce as you can fit into the pan, and cover with cheese.

8. 8

   Bake at 350 for 40-50 minutes. Remove from oven, let sit for 10 minutes. slice and serve.

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