Family Meal Kit
One-Pot Tasty Tortellini
with squash
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 7 days
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
- Vegetarian
Chef
Jimmy Shay
Who's excited for piles of dishes that stretch from floor to ceiling? Anybody...anybody....Bueller...? Hey, no problem! These one pot (or pan), four-serving meals are made with you in mind. We designed them for family taste buds (even picky eaters), so it's all the fresh ingredients and delicious flavors you expect from Home Chef, but simplified to require just one pot or pan. No more hours amongst the suds; one pot, one pan, one happy family!
In Your Box (serves 4)
- 2 Yellow Squash
- 18 oz. Par-Cooked 5-Cheese Tortellini
- 1 Zucchini
- 4 oz. Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
- 2 oz. Cream Cheese
- 1⅗ oz. Tuscan Herb Butter
- 1 oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 oz. Basil Pesto
- 1 tsp. Garlic and Parsley Seasoning
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories560
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Carbohydrates57g
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Net Carbs50g
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Fat29g
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Protein20g
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Sodium1180mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Large Pot
- 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
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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. Wipe pot clean and reserve.While tortellini cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Trim and quarter yellow squash lengthwise. Cut into 1/2" dice.
Trim zucchini ends, quarter, and cut into 1/2" dice. Zucchini quantity may vary, but total weight will remain the same. Don't worry; recipe instructions are not impacted. -
3 Cook the Vegetables
Return pot used to cook tortellini to medium-high heat and add 4 tsp. olive oil.
Add zucchini, yellow squash, 1/4 tsp. salt, a pinch of pepper, and garlic and parsley seasoning to hot pot. Stir occasionally until vegetables are lightly browned and tender, 4-5 minutes. -
4 Add the Sauce
Add cream cheese, butter (to taste), pesto, tomatoes, 1/4 cup reserved tortellini cooking water, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper to hot pot. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, stir in half the grated cheese (reserve remaining for garnish) until combined, 1-2 minutes.If sauce is too thick, add additional reserved tortellini cooking water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached. -
5 Add Tortellini and Finish Dish
Add tortellini to hot pot. Stir until combined and tortellini is heated through, 2-3 minutes.
Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping tortellini with remaining grated cheese. Bon appétit!
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