Weekend Round-Up

 

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Dessert Tacos

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Fruit and Cheese Board

7 layer Salad

Ever Ready Italian Special
A hearty comfort dish perfect for your weekend cooking no matter what the weather. 3 Cheese Tortellini with an Italian red sauce sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. Pair the dish with cornbread or artisan-type bread. 

The recipe serves 5-6 and makes for great leftovers.

Tortellini with Italian Red Sauce

Cooking Tips:

Make the sauce a day ahead for the flavors to meld.

Cook Italian sausage ahead, crumble and refrigerate until needed.

Cook tortellini al dente right before serving.

Ingredients:

• 1 package (20.2 oz.) Buitoni Tortellini
• 1 jar Marinara sauce (24.5) use a good quality one
• 2 cans each (14.5) Basil, Garlic, Oregano Diced Tomatoes
• 1 lb. ground Sweet Italian Sausage 
• 1-2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1-2 teaspoons parsley flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (add to taste preference) 
• 1/4 cup dry red wine (optional but highly suggested) 
• Optional adding in 3-4 cups torn spinach leaves (stems removed) last 10 minutes of cooking time 
• Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions;

• In a soup pot add Marinara sauce, crushed tomatoes, spices, and sugar. Mix well and simmer on low for 1-1/2 hours. Halfway through cooking time add in the crumbled sausage.  
• Refrigerate until needed.
• To serve. cook tortellini al dente, drain and serve with red sauce.  
• Grate Parmesan cheese over the top.