{"id":25393,"date":"2016-05-01T06:07:16","date_gmt":"2016-05-01T10:07:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/?p=25393"},"modified":"2025-01-22T08:14:56","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T08:14:56","slug":"30-minute-meal-tortellini-with-a-sausage-pasta-sauce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/2016\/05\/01\/30-minute-meal-tortellini-with-a-sausage-pasta-sauce\/","title":{"rendered":"Tortellini In A Sausage Pasta Sauce"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Italian tortellini is some of the best-stuffed pasta at the grocery store in the frozen food section for about $1.99 a bag. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tortellini is a meal that your family will love, especially when you are in a pinch for time or are on a tight budget<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inexpensive Tortellini Meals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tortellini is an excellent choice when meal planning as it’s budget-friendly. Tortellini comes in different shapes and is filled with ricotta cheese, spinach, or meat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are adventurous and want to make fresh Italian tortellini, they would beat out any store-bought brand, but it can be time-consuming. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Homemade Italian tortellini<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Since we have a busy toddler running around and I work two jobs, we’re cheating today with frozen ricotta stuffed tortellini for this 30-minute meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since having our son, meal planning has changed slightly in the CBB kitchen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until he’s older, we must compromise on some store-bought items that we usually make at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ve been a tortellini lover for years now because when I lived in the UK, tortellini was inexpensive to buy and fit my tight budget. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What I like about tortellini is how you can bulk out the meal with meat and vegetables to stretch it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Back then, I would eat tortellini about twice a week, every week, whether it be chicken tortellini soup<\/a><\/strong> or a quick pasta dish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I tried to create tortellini recipe ideas because eating the same foods can get boring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tortellini pasta can be paired with a cream or standard Italian pasta sauce. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of our Italian pasta sauces cook for 8 hours, but you don’t have to wait that long to enjoy a delicious, healthy pasta meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types <\/span>Of Tortellini<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most standard-filled tortellini will be stuffed with either beef, spinach, or ricotta cheese, although you can fill them with whatever you like. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tortellini is the same as ravioli or any other stuffed pasta except for a different shape.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Types of tortellini pasta<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

How <\/span>To Cook Tortellini<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tortellini is cooked like any other pasta on the stovetop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a large pasta pot, fill it with cold water, add salt, and bring to a boil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add tortellini and wait until they float, which takes 5 to 7 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once they surface, your pasta is done, but test one to ensure it is Al Dente. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don’t want mushy tortellini; trust me, I’ve been there and done that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What <\/span>To Serve With Tortellini<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When I make a tortellini dinner or lunch like this, I almost always have a vinaigrette dressing<\/a><\/strong> with a garden salad. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is something delightful about cleansing the palate after eating pasta that makes salad a perfect fit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want bread<\/a><\/strong> with your tortellini dish, by all means, grill some garlic bread with mozzarella as a side. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I won’t judge you because I’d eat it too. Delicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How <\/span>To Make A Quick Pasta Sauce <\/h2>\n\n\n
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Italian Pasta Sauce<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The key to my quick pasta sauce is using tomato passata and chopping your vegetables small.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I also like tender sausages in my sauce, so I boil them to pre-cook them before I fry them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will want to cook your sauce on high heat, then reduce the sauce to simmer for 15 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have more than 30 minutes and want to make an authentic Italian Pasta sauce with meatballs<\/strong><\/a>, give my recipe a chance, as it will change your pasta sauce forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is tomato passata?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tomato Passata<\/strong> is also known as Tomato Passato or Passata di Pomodoro<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It seems as if passata is an uncooked tomato puree that has been strained of seeds and skins. It originated in Italy but is used throughout Europe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some passatas are chunkier and some are smoother, depending on the brand.- The Kitchn<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

How <\/span>To Make Tortellini With Sausage Pasta Sauce <\/h2>\n\n\n
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30-Minute Meal: Tortellini with Sausage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Recipe Type: Main Dish<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Cuisine: Pasta<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Author: Mr.CBB<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Prep time: 5 mins<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Cook time: 25 mins<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Total time: 30 mins<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Serves: 4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • 1lb bag of tortellini pasta<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • large pot of cold water<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 teaspoon salt in water<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Pasta Sauce<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 500ml jar of Tomato Passata (Jar of tomatoes)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 tablespoon tomato paste<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 medium onion diced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 2 cloves of minced garlic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 carrot chopped small<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 2 celery stalks chopped small<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 2 tablespoons dry basil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 2 tablespoons dry oregano<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 cup of cold water<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 teaspoon sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 package of 5 fresh sausages <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      1. In a small pot, fill halfway with cold water and boil. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Add your sausages and boil for 2 minutes. Remove and set aside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Add your garlic, olive oil, and sausages in a saucepan and saute until golden brown, about 5 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Remove from the frying pan, let rest 1 minute, then slice and add back into the frying pan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. Add your carrots, celery, and onion and saute for 2 minutes, then add your passata tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, water and sugar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      6. Bring to a medium boil, then reduce to simmer for 15 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      7. Add the sauce to the tortellini and mix.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      8. Top each plate of tortellini with freshly grated parmigiana Regiano or Romano cheese.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Break free from boring pasta and enjoy some of the best-kept freezer section secrets at the grocery store that will save you time and money and make everyone happy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Mr.CBB<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n