Spring Tortellini Gratin
with Asparagus and Parmesan Breadcrumbs
This skillet pasta bake truly is a one-pot-wonder – the creamy pesto sauce thickens in the pan while the tortellini cook! A crispy topping of panko and Parmesan goes under the broiler for a few minutes until bubbly, browned, and irresistible.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Ingredients
4 ounce
Milk
(Contains: Milk)
1 ounce
Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
4 ounce
Pesto
(Contains: Milk)
6 ounce
Asparagus
2 clove
Garlic
¼ cup
Panko Breadcrumbs
(Contains: Wheat)
1 unit
Veggie Stock Concentrate
9 ounce
Cheese Tortelloni
(Contains: Milk, Wheat, Eggs)
Not included in your delivery
2 teaspoon
Olive Oil
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Salt
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Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Prep the ingredients: Set the broiler to high or preheat the oven to 500 degrees. Thinly slice the garlic. Trim and discard the bottom inch from the asparagus, then cut into 1-inch pieces.
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a medium oven-proof pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, tossing for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add the asparagus and cook, tossing for 1-2 minutes, until bright green. Season with salt and pepper.
Add the milk, stock concentrate, ½ cup water, and 2 Tablespoons pesto to the pan and stir to combine. Add the tortellini to the pan (don’t worry if they aren’t submerged). Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes, until the sauce becomes very thick and the tortellini are soft. TIP: If the sauce becomes too thick, simply add a splash of water to the pan.
Make the breadcrumb mixture: While the tortellini simmers, combine the panko, parmesan, and a drizzle of olive oil in a small bowl. Season the mixture with salt and pepper. HINT: if you don’t have an oven-proof pan, transfer the tortellini to a baking dish (ours is 9"x13").
Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the tortellini. Transfer to the oven to broil for 1-2 minutes, until browned and bubbly.
Divide the tortellini gratin between bowls and dig in!
