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Tortellini casserole in a fluted baking dish on a black tray. Below is a gray placemat, spoon and fork, and tomato sauce. Overhead view.

Tortellini Casserole

Nele
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 5

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb fresh tortellini
  • 1 onion
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 lb (vegan) ground meat
  • salt & pepper
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • ⅓ cup red wine
  • 1 can (14 oz) canned tomatoes
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ¾ cup (vegan) mozzarella or preferred cheese
  • fresh basil

Instructions
 

  • Cook the tortellini according to package directions until al dente.
  • Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic.
  • In a pan, heat some of olive oil and brown the ground meat in it. Add the onion and garlic and continue to cook until fragrant. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the tomato paste and deglaze with red wine. Add the canned tomatoes and oregano. Bring to a boil and simmer for a few minutes.
  • Combine the sauce with the tortellini and pour the mixture into a baking dish of your choice.
  • Spread the cheese over the pasta and bake for 25 minutes at 350°F. Bake until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown. Sprinkle the finished casserole with some basil before serving.