INGREDIENTS
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1 20 oz. package fresh cheese tortellini – UNCOOKED***
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1/4 cup milk
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2 cups freshly grated mozzarella cheese, divided
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1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 pound lean ground beef (may use 1/2 sausage)
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Salt and pepper
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1 yellow onion, diced
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2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
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8 oz. cremini mushrooms, sliced or chopped
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1 squash, quartered and sliced
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
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6-8 garlic cloves, minced
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1/2 cup water
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1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes in puree
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1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 tablespoon dried basil
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2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
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1 teaspoons dried oregano
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1 teaspoon sugar
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
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1 whole bay leaf