Creamy Dreamy Cheese Tortelloni Bake
with Zucchini, Crispy Panko & Scallions
- Eggs
- Milk
- Wheat
Think a big bowl of cheesy stuffed pasta can’t get any better? Think again! In this recipe, we toss tender, cheese-stuffed tortelloni with golden-brown sautéed zucchini in a velvety lemon-scallion cream sauce. Shower with panko breadcrumbs that crisp up to an enticing golden brown in the oven, and dig into a deliciously cozy vegetarian dinner idea that’s ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
9 ounce
Tortelloni
(Contains: Eggs, Milk, Wheat)
1 unit
Zucchini
2 tablespoon
Cream Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
1 unit
Lemon
1 clove
Garlic
3 tablespoon
Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
¼ cup
Panko Breadcrumbs
(Contains: Wheat)
1 ounce
Cheese Roux Concentrate
(Contains: Milk)
2 unit
Scallions
1 teaspoon
Hot Sauce
Not included in your delivery
1 tablespoon (tbsp)
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking Oil
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce. • Trim and halve zucchini lengthwise; cut crosswise into ½-inch-thick half-moons. Peel and mince or grate garlic. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. Zest and quarter lemon.
• Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, preferably ovenproof, pan over medium-high heat. Add zucchini; cook, stirring, until softened and lightly browned, 5-7 minutes (7-10 minutes for 4 servings). • Add garlic and a big pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1-2 minutes more. • Turn off heat; transfer zucchini to a plate. Wipe out pan. Let pan cool for 1 minute.
• Once water is boiling, add tortelloni to pot. Cook until tender and floating to the top, 3-4 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water (2 cups for 4 servings), then drain.
• While tortelloni cook, melt 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in pan used for zucchini over medium-high heat. Add scallion whites and cook, stirring occasionally, until just softened, 1 minute. • Stir in cheese roux and ½ cup reserved pasta cooking water (1 cup for 4). (TIP: If tortelloni aren’t finished cooking, ladle pasta cooking water straight from pot.) Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 2-4 minutes. Reduce heat to low. • Whisk in cream cheese, Parmesan, a squeeze of lemon juice (big squeeze for 4), and a pinch of lemon zest (save remaining lemon for another use!); season with pepper.
• Stir tortelloni and zucchini into pan with sauce. If needed, stir in more reserved pasta cooking water a splash at a time until everything is coated in a creamy sauce. • Evenly sprinkle panko over tortelloni mixture. TIP: If pan isn’t ovenproof, transfer mixture to a baking dish now. • Bake on top rack until panko is golden brown, 2-4 minutes.
• Garnish tortelloni bake with scallion greens and drizzle with as much hot sauce as you like. Divide between plates and serve.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many loved the creamy, cheesy taste, with some praising the lemon and hot sauce for adding brightness and kick 🌶️.
- Ease of prep: Simple to make and quick to prepare, though some found the roux concentrate challenging to work with.
- Suggestions: Consider adding more vegetables, like peppers or spinach, for extra flavor and nutrition. Try broiling for crispier panko.
- Portions: Some found it filling with leftovers, while others wished for more pasta or a protein addition.
- Texture: The zucchini texture divided opinions; cook it less for firmer results. Some preferred skipping the baking step.
