Tortellini with minced meat and vegetables

Ingredients for 3 servings:

• some oil for frying
• 500 g minced meat
• 1 stalk(s) leek, sliced
• 1 bell pepper(s), diced
• 1 small eggplant(s), finely diced
• 1 tsp curry powder
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp sugar
• Salt
• 1 clove(s) garlic, chopped
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 300 ml water
• 200 g crème fraîche
• 250 g cocktail tomatoes, halved
• 1 pack of tortellini from the refrigerated section, approx. 500 g
• 125 g cheese, grated

Instructions

Working time approx. 25 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 30 minutes; Total time approx. 55 minutes

Brown the minced meat in a large pan with a little oil until crumbly. Add the leek, eggplant, and bell pepper and continue cooking. Add the garlic and tomato paste and fry briefly. Pour in the water and season with salt, cayenne pepper, curry powder, and sugar. Cover and simmer for about 5 minutes. Add the crème fraîche, cherry tomatoes, and tortellini and mix everything well (pre-cook the tortellini briefly if necessary!). Transfer to a baking dish. Sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake in a preheated oven at 220°C for about 15-20 minutes. The vegetables can be varied to suit your taste.