Indulge your taste buds with a hearty and flavorful Italian feast - Meatball Tortellini! This delectable dish combines tender meatballs, succulent tortellini pasta, and a rich, savory sauce to create a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Discover the art of crafting this classic Italian dish with our three mouthwatering recipes. Learn how to make traditional beef meatballs, turkey meatballs for a healthier twist, and vegetarian meatballs for a meatless indulgence. Each recipe is carefully curated to guide you through the process, ensuring perfect meatballs every time. Pair these delectable meatballs with plump and soft tortellini, smothered in a luscious tomato sauce brimming with fragrant herbs and spices. Whether you prefer a classic tomato sauce, a creamy mushroom sauce, or a zesty arrabbiata sauce, we have a recipe that will tantalize your palate. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey and create a Meatball Tortellini masterpiece that will impress your family and friends.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MEATBALL-TORTELLINI SOUP
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine the beef, parmesan, 2 tablespoons parsley, the egg, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a medium bowl; mix with your hands until just combined. Form into 1-inch meatballs; set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning, until golden, 3 to 4 minutes; remove to a plate. Add the carrots and celery to the pot; cook, stirring, until just softened, about 5 minutes. Add the broth and 3 cups water; bring to a boil. Return the meatballs to the pot along with the remaining 2 tablespoons parsley and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Simmer until the meatballs are just cooked through, about 2 minutes.
- Add the tortellini and cook until they float to the top, about 4 minutes. Add the spinach and cook, stirring, until wilted, 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Top with more parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calorie, Fat 23 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Cholesterol 147 milligrams, Sodium 1065 milligrams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 27 grams
MEATBALL TORTELLINI SOUP
"After our son left home, I had to learn to pare down recipes for just my husband and me," notes Sherry Little of Sherwood, Arkansas. "So I created this hearty soup with fast-cooking frozen meatballs."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Add meatballs. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. , Add the spinach, tomatoes and corn; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the tortellini, salt and pepper; cover and simmer for 3 minutes or until tortellini is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 1138mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MEATBALL TORTELLINI
I combined some favorite staples from our freezer and pantry to come up with this easy dish. It has few ingredients and little preparation. -Tracie Bergeron, Chauvin, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine meatballs and tortellini. In a large bowl, whisk soup, water and Creole seasoning. Pour over meatball mixture; stir well., Cook, covered, on low until tortellini are tender, 3-4 hours. Add vegetables during last half-hour of cooking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calories, Fat 23g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 1592mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
MEATBALL AND TORTELLINI SOUP
This soup is a mixture of my mother's recipe and my own adjustments. It is perfect for a cold day and is usually even better the next day. Simply put it back on the stove, add a little water if needed, and warm it up. There is a lot of prep, especially because of making the meatballs homemade, but it is so worth it. My very favorite soup and full of good ingredients! My kids and husband love it too! Serve with Parmesan cheese and toasted bread.
Provided by Leanne Wiechert
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Noodle Soup Recipes
Time 2h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Mix beef, pork, onion, and parsley together in a bowl. Season liberally with salt and some black pepper. Roll into small meatballs.
- Bring beef broth to a boil in a large pot. Pour in tomato sauce. Add meatballs to the boiling soup. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, skimming off oily residue occasionally, about 1 hour. Add potatoes, onion, kale, green beans, carrots, garlic, basil, and Italian seasoning; simmer until vegetables are tender, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Stir in frozen tortellini and continue to cook until heated through, about 10 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.4 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 78.3 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 28.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 1611.9 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
SAUCY TORTELLINI AND MEATBALL SOUP #A1
A.1. Original Sauce Recipe Contest Entry. This delicious soup is thick with vegetables, pasta and meat. It makes a perfect meal for those chilly days when served with a crusty bread for dipping and salad.
Provided by Souxie
Categories Sauces
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with no-stick aluminum foil or spray with no-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, granulated garlic and 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese. Mix well. Form into 1 1/2" meatballs and place on prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until starting to brown. remove from oven and set aside.
- Meanwhile, place a 4-5 quart Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add the olive oil and sausage. Cook, stirring often, for 4-5 minutes or until sausage is starting to brown. Add the onion, green pepper, zucchini and garlic. Mix well and cook for 6-8 minutes or until vegetables are crisp/tender.
- Add the chicken broth and A-1 Sauce and bring to a simmer. Add the tortellini and cook for 5-6 minutes.
- Add the spinach, tomatoes and the cooked meatballs. Mix well and cook another 5-6 minutes or until tortellini is cooked through.
- Top each serving with remaining Parmesan cheese.
ITALIAN MEATBALL TORTELLINI SOUP
This is so easy, so Italian and SO good! I made this to go with paninis. Makes a great lunch, brunch or dinner! My picky husband loves it. Crockpot cooking is great, makes my day so much easier. This recipe is wonderful because you don't have to start it early in the morning. Takes only a little over 2 hrs. Note: I have used...
Provided by Tammy T
Categories Cream Soups
Time 2h30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Put the thawed meatballs in a 6 quart crockpot.
- 2. In a large bowl, mix the other ingredients except the tortellini, baby spinach and parmesan cheese. Don't forget the salt and pepper. Pour the soup mixture over the meatballs. Cover and cook on high for one hour.
- 3. Then add the tortellini, stir well and cook one more hour.
- 4. Add the baby spinach, stir and cook another 15 mins or until wilted. ( do not cook this too long or your tortellini will be mushy)
- 5. To serve: Add a little shaved parmesan in the bottom of your serving bowls. ladle the soup in the bowls and add a little more shaved parmesan cheese on top. Serve and enjoy
EASY TORTELLINI MEATBALL SOUP
Steps:
- In a large stock pot, place garlic and olive oil on medium heat, stirring constantly until garlic is browned; about 3 minutes. Add onions and carrots and continue stirring for 4 - 5 minutes or until vegetables become soft. In the meantime, in a medium pot, cook tortellini according to package; set aside. Add chicken broth to carrot onion mixture and bring to a simmer. Place meatballs in a microwave save container to thaw. After thawed, dice into halves or thirds. Add to onion carrot mixture. Add pepper flakes, thyme, Tabasco and tomatoes. Bring to a simmer for 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated; add salt and pepper to taste. Top with parmesan cheese and basil. Serve piping hot with French bread.
EASY MEATBALL TORTELLINI SOUP
Delicious soup that is a family favorite. Found it in the newspaper a few years ago. Usually use Progresso Italian bread crumbs. For color I grate one or two carrots into the pot when I pour in the broth. Servings are main-course servings.
Provided by PugGrannie
Categories Meat
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pour cans of broth into large soup pot.
- Cover and heat over medium heat until simmering.
- Meanwhile, mix ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, salt and pepper.
- Form into 3/4" balls.
- Drop into simmering broth and cook through, about 5 minutes.
- Add frozen tortellini and cook another 7 minutes.
- Add spinach and heat a few more minutes.
- If you'd like, top with grated Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 538.5, Fat 21.2, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 114.3, Sodium 2429, Carbohydrate 46.6, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 3.1, Protein 38.5
PRESSURE COOKER CHEESE TORTELLINI AND MEATBALL SOUP RECIPE - (4/5)
Provided by kathya5084
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- With the cookers lid off, heat oil on HIGH or "BROWN" until sizzling. Place onion in cooker and saute until translucent, about 5 min. Add celery, chicken stock, meatballs, tortellini, kale, garlic, lemon juice, sugar and basil. Securely lock pressure cooker and set for 5 minutes on HIGH. Perform a QUICK RELEASE to release pressure. Stir in heavy cream and add salt and pepper to taste ( I didn't think it needed any) Serve with crusty rolls and a salad.
TORTELLINI MEATBALL STEW
Loaded with meatballs, tortellini, tomatoes and kidney beans, this hearty stew is sure to warm you up on cold winter days. Sprinkle servings with shredded Parmesan for even more flavor.-Lori Martin, Marysville, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 servings (2-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the egg, spinach, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 3/4-in. balls. , In a large saucepan, brown meatballs in batches in 1 tablespoon oil; drain. Remove meatballs and keep warm. , In the same pan, saute onion in remaining oil for 2 minutes. Add celery and carrots; saute 2 minutes longer. Stir in the broth, beans, tomatoes, basil and oregano. Add meatballs; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. , Return to a boil. Add tortellini; cook for 7-9 minutes or until tender, stirring several times. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 466 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 1572mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
MEATBALL TORTELLINI
I have not tried this stew. I'm posting this for safe keeping. I found this recipe in Taste Of Home Quick Cooking 2005. This has few ingredients and little preparation. The following spices may be substituted for the creole seasoning - 1/2 teaspoon each paprika and garlic powder and a pinch each cayenne pepper, dried thyme and ground cumin.
Provided by internetnut
Categories Stew
Time 3h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a 3-quart slow cooker, combine the vegetables, meatballs and tortellini.
- In a large bowl, whisk the soup, water and creole seasoning. Pour over vegetable-meatball mixture; stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until tortellini and vegetables are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.2, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 665.3, Carbohydrate 6.3, Sugar 1.4, Protein 1.5
Tips:
- For the best meatballs, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork. This will give them a more flavorful and juicy texture.
- Make sure to season the meatballs well. A good rule of thumb is to use 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper per pound of meat.
- Don't overcook the meatballs. They should be cooked through, but still slightly pink in the center.
- Use a good quality tortellini for this recipe. Fresh tortellini is best, but frozen tortellini will also work.
- Don't boil the tortellini for too long. It should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
- Serve the meatballs and tortellini with your favorite sauce. A simple tomato sauce or a creamy Alfredo sauce are both good options.
Conclusion:
This meatball tortellini soup is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The meatballs are flavorful and juicy, and the tortellini is cooked perfectly. The soup is also very versatile, so you can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or a salad, and you have a complete meal that everyone will enjoy.
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