A delicious blend of Tortellini, Bolognese, Creamy Bechamel and toppings, baked in one dish. Your Family will love it!
Baked Tortellini Bolognese
Ingredients
Main:
Béchamel Sauce:
Topping:
Method
Bolognese Sauce:
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Sauté the bacon until slightly crispy. Remove from pan and set aside.
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To the same pan, add a little butter and sauté mushrooms. Remove from pan and set aside.
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Add a little more butter if needed to the pan and cook the ground beef and onions together. Add the garlic and stir through for a minute then add the Italian herbs, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, chill flakes and tomato paste.
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Mix through then add the crushed tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil then simmer covered for 1 hour. When the sauce has thickened after 1 hour, add the 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Turn off heat.
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Meanwhile, cook the tortellini in salted boiling water for just 5 minutes. (Less cooking time than package instructions as they will continue to cook in the oven).
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In a large baking dish, mix the tortellini with Bolognese sauce. Cover with béchamel sauce and top with shredded mozzarella, parmesan cheese and freshly ground pepper.
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Bake in preheated oven 190C/375F for approximately 1hour, until top is golden brown. Remove from oven and leave to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
White Sauce:
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In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
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Add the flour and stir until smooth, then slowly pour in the milk, stirring continuously. Turn up the heat and continue stirring until the sauce thickens.
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Enjoy!
