One-Pan Trattoria Tortelloni Bake
with a Crispy Parmesan Panko Topping
- Wheat
- Milk
- Eggs
Think a cheesy stuffed pasta can’t get any better? What about baking it in a creamy sauce with a crispy topping? We’re obsessed! Here, we toss tender, cheese-stuffed tortelloni in an herby tomato cream sauce, then finish it with a layer of Parmesan and panko breadcrumbs. Once broiled, it turns golden and crunchy, making a showstopping topping that’s guaranteed to earn you plenty of oohs and aahs from your lucky fellow diners.
Ingredients
2 clove
Garlic
2 unit
Roma Tomato
¼ cup
Panko Breadcrumbs
(Contains: Wheat)
¼ cup
Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
1 tablespoon
Italian Seasoning
1 teaspoon
Chili Flakes
1 unit
Mushroom Stock Concentrate
4 tablespoon
Cream Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
1.5 ounce
Tomato Paste
9 ounce
Cheese Tortelloni
(Contains: Wheat, Milk, Eggs)
Not included in your delivery
Salt
Pepper
2 teaspoon
Olive Oil
2 tablespoon
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Heat broiler to high. Wash and dry produce. • Peel and mince garlic. Dice tomatoes. • In a small bowl, combine panko, Parmesan, a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
• Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a medium, preferably ovenproof, pan (use a large pan for 4 servings) over medium-high heat. Add garlic, Italian Seasoning, and a pinch of chili flakes to taste; cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. • Add diced tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until slightly softened, 1-2 minutes. • Add tomato paste; cook, stirring, 1 minute. • Stir in 1 cup water (1½ cups for 4), stock concentrate, and cream cheese. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, until fully combined. Season generously with salt and pepper.
• Add tortelloni to pan with sauce; cook, stirring, until sauce has thickened and tortelloni are tender, 4-6 minutes. (TIP: If sauce thickens before tortelloni are tender, add a splash of water.) Turn off heat. • Stir in 2 TBSP butter (3 TBSP for 4 servings) until melted. Season with salt and pepper. If sauce seems too thick, add a splash of water. TIP: If pan isn’t ovenproof, transfer mixture to a baking dish now.
• Evenly sprinkle tortelloni with panko mixture. • Broil until panko is golden brown, 2-4 minutes. (TIP: Watch carefully to avoid burning.) Garnish with chili flakes if desired. • Divide between plates and serve.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many loved the rich, tangy tomato sauce, though some found it too acidic or spicy; adjusting seasoning to taste is key.
- Ease of prep: Customers praised how quick and simple this one-pan meal is to prepare, perfect for busy weeknights 🍲.
- Suggestions: Consider adding protein like chicken or sausage; some recommend less salt and Italian seasoning than called for.
- Portions: Several wished for larger portions or added veggies; try pairing with a side salad for a more complete meal.
- Texture: The crispy panko topping was a hit, adding a delightful crunch to the creamy pasta.
Reviews from our home cooks
This may be my favorite meal yet. It was so simple yet so flavorful. The sauce was just delicious and the texture of the tortellini combined with the panko/parmesan topping just brought it all together! Can't wait to have this one again!
Amazing! Even my carnivorous husband loved it! Very easy to cook, and I loved that it was all in one pan. I will definitely do it again and possibly try with different flavoured tortelloni.
This is one of my favorites. The tortellini easily maintained its shape, and had just the right amount of cheese, and the parmesan panko topping was delicious. The sauce was very agreeable as well.
Tried this without chicken. It was delicious. I love the use of the broiler to crisp up the Parmesan and Pablo mix on top of the tortellini. It made two very generous portions.
Parmesan and panko topping didn't crisp as evenly as desired, but otherwise enjoyable. I would be lighter handed next time with the pepper and chili flakes - even though the recipe called multiple times to season the tortellini, it was a little too strong in the end, even with a creamier based sauce.
Easy peasy one pot meal! Baking the panko at the end was much better than alternatives in other meals!
We couldn't stop eating this one even when it was still too hot and we were still fixing the rest of dinner. The panko parmesan topping was amazing of the tortellini.
Very delicious! Never would have imagined you could cook tortellini in the sauce! And who doesn't love a panko topping? YUM!
So delicious! I love that it's one pan, and the tortelloni were a nice size.
The recipe was a "little dry". I added a jar of marinara over the top of the tortelloni. I also added some diced onion and mushrooms. Overall it turned out pretty well. Lots of leftovers
