Meal Kit
Culinary Collection
Baked Tortellini Pomodoro
with herbed ricotta
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 7 days
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat
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Fiber RichVegetarian
- Mediterranean
Chef
Laura Alpern
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In Your Box (serves 2)
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9 oz. Par-Cooked 5-Cheese Tortellini
- 8 oz. Marinara Sauce
- 1 Onion
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2 oz. Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
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2 oz. Shredded Italian Cheese Blend
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¾ oz. Roasted Garlic & Herb Butter
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⅓ oz. Panko Breadcrumbs
- 6 Chive Sprigs
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning Blend
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories690
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Carbohydrates71g
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Net Carbs63g
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Fat33g
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Protein29g
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Sodium1730mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Pot
- 1 Medium Oven-Safe Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Colander/Strainer
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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Meatlovers! If using protein, cook in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil.
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If using antibiotic free chicken, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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If using filets mignon, pat dry. Cook until steak reaches desired doneness, or 4-6 minutes per side for medium/medium-well. Rest, 3 minutes. Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.
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If using salmon, pat dry. Add salmon, skin-side up first, and cook until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side.
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Add protein to meal as desired.
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1 Cook the Tortellini
Once water is boiling, add tortellini and cook until al dente, 3-4 minutes.
Remove from burner. Reserve 1/2 cup tortellini cooking water. Drain tortellini in a colander/strainer and set aside.While tortellini cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare Ingredients and Make Herbed Ricotta
Mince chives.
Halve and peel onion. Cut halves into 1/4" dice. Mince garlic.In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, chives, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside. -
3 Cook the Onions
Place a medium oven-safe non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add onions to hot pan and stir occasionally until tender, 3-5 minutes.Add garlic and stir occasionally until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. -
4 Add the Sauce and Tortellini
Add marinara, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper to hot pan. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, add tortellini, butter, and 1/4 cup reserved pasta cooking water. Stir occasionally until tortellini is heated through and sauce is slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes.If too thick, add additional reserved pasta cooking water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Remove form burner. -
5 Broil Tortellini and Finish Dish
Evenly top tortellini with shredded cheese, then panko.
Broil under hot broiler until cheese is melted and panko is golden-brown, 2-3 minutes.Don't text and broil! Keep an eye on oven as cheese and panko may burn easily under broiler.Carefully remove from oven. Pan handle will be hot! Use an oven mitt.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping tortellini with herbed ricotta. Bon appétit!
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