Baked Tortellini In Red Sauce

November 13, 2024

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medium

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Prepare the Sauce:

  • In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic for about 5 minutes until softened.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes and their juices, then season again with salt, pepper, and a touch more oregano.
  • Stir in a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer on low for 20 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Cook the Pasta:

  • In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the tortellini just until they float to the surface.
  • Drain the tortellini and return them to the pot.

Assemble and Bake:

  • Toss the tortellini with the prepared tomato sauce, ensuring they’re well-coated.
  • Transfer the pasta and sauce mixture to a lightly oiled baking dish and sprinkle with grated cheese on top.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 240°C (465°F) for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Serve:

  • Remove from the oven and let the dish rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
  • Pair with a fresh green salad on the side. Enjoy!
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Ingredients:

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1large clove garlic finely minced
0.5cup grana padano cheese grated
0.5cup coarsely mozzarella grated
1tablespoon olive oil
1small onion finely chopped
1teaspoon oregano dried, crumbled
3servings salt and pepper
1teaspoon sugar
400grams tomatoes chopped
250grams tortellini fresh, with cheese or spinach)

Directions

1.
Prepare the Sauce
1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic for about 5 minutes until softened. | 2. Season with salt, pepper, and oregano. | 3. Add the chopped tomatoes and their juices, then season again with salt, pepper, and a touch more oregano. | 4. Stir in a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer on low for 20 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
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2.
Cook the Pasta
1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the tortellini just until they float to the surface. | 2. Drain the tortellini and return them to the pot.
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3.
Assemble and Bake
1. Toss the tortellini with the prepared tomato sauce, ensuring they’re well-coated. | 2. Transfer the pasta and sauce mixture to a lightly oiled baking dish and sprinkle with grated cheese on top. | 3. Bake in a preheated oven at 240°C (465°F) for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
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4.
Serve
1. Remove from the oven and let the dish rest for about 5 minutes before serving. | 2. Pair with a fresh green salad on the side. Enjoy!
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