A classic pomodoro sauce forms the basis of this easy and comforting recipe, sure to become a family favourite.
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Yields:
4 serving(s)
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Cal/Serv:
487
Ingredients
FOR THE POMODORO SAUCE
1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 x 400g tins plum tomatoes
Small handful basil, leaves picked and roughly chopped
FOR THE BAKE
500 g fresh spinach and ricotta tortellini
150 g mozzarella, torn
25 g vegetarian Italian-style hard cheese, finely grated
Directions
Step 1For the pomodoro sauce, heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1min, until fragrant. Stir in the remaining sauce ingredients and some seasoning. Bubble for 10min, breaking up the tomatoes with the back of a wooden spoon, until reduced but still saucy. Check seasoning.
Step 2Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan) mark 6. For the bake, mix the tortellini into the pomodoro sauce, then empty into a roughly 2 litre ovenproof serving dish. Make sure all the tortellini are well covered, so they won’t catch in the oven.
Step 3Dot over the mozzarella and scatter over the hard cheese. Cook in the oven for 20min, or until golden and bubbling. Serve with a green salad, if you like
GET AHEAD Make the pomodoro sauce up to 2 days ahead. Cool, cover and chill. Complete recipe to serve.
If you want to make your own tortellini, check out our handy guide.
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