Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 (28 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 (20 ounce) package frozen Italian mini meatballs, thawed
- 20 ounces fresh refrigerated cheese tortellini pasta
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté diced onion until softened (2-3 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in undrained diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, and beef broth. Add thawed meatballs. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Add tortellini to the pot and cook until tender (5-7 minutes). Stir in shredded Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot in bowls garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider stirring in spinach or kale before serving. Substitute homemade meatballs for store-bought for a personal touch. To enhance creaminess, stir in a splash of heavy cream at the end.
