Protein Boost | Pancetta & Fresh Cheese Tortellini in Caramelized Onion Sauce
with Grana Padano & Matchstick Beet Salad
Cooking time
15 minutes
Servings
2/4
Calories
1170 /serving
Power up on proteins! Add pancetta to your meal with our Protein Boost option. Count the cheeses, if you pleases! Our versatile fresh tortellini are stuffed with three different kinds, plus you’ll add the salty tang grated Grana Padano to make a fourth. On the easy road to satisfaction, you’ll simplify your life even more with a sauce composed of pan-crisped pancetta, caramelized onions, cream and olive-based seasonings. Place each perfectly coated pasta package next to a honey-Dijon dressed salad of beet strips and baby greens.
We will send you:
- 85g Pancetta
- 120g Baby greens (lettuce mix, baby spinach, kale or arugula)
- 60ml Sweet, Savoury Honey-Dijon vinaigrette
- 25g Caramelized onions
- 350g Fresh three-cheese tortellini (contains lipase)
- 60ml Vegetable demi-glace
- 60ml Heavy cream
- 25g Grana Padano (contains rennet)
- 150g Matchstick beets
- 7.5g Olive Branch spices (garlic, red bell pepper, dried black olives, basil, oregano, salt, parsley, lemon powder, sunflower oil, black pepper)
Contains: Eggs, Milk, Mustard, Sulphites, Wheat
You will need:
Medium pot
Large high-sided pan
Strainer
2 or 4 tbsp Butter
Salt
Oil
Total Fat
66 g
Saturated Fat
25 g
Sodium
2030 mg
Total Carb
113 g
Sugars
23 g
Protein
36 g
Fibre
8 g
Preparation
Boil the pasta
Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta; stir gently to separate. Boil, stirring occasionally, 4 to 6 min., until al dente. Reserving ½ cup cooking water (double for 4 portions), drain and toss with a drizzle of oil to prevent sticking.
Cook the pancetta & make the sauce
Meanwhile, in a large, high-sided pan, heat a drizzle of oil on medium-high. Add the pancetta* and cook, stirring frequently, 2 to 3 min., until golden brown and crispy. Add the onions, demi-glace, cream, spices and ½ the reserved cooking water; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to simmer and cook, stirring frequently, 1 to 2 min., until warmed through and combined.
Make the salad
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the baby greens, beets and vinaigrette.
Combine the pasta
To the pan of sauce, add the pasta and 2 tbsp butter (double for 4 portions); stir well. If the sauce seems dry, gradually add the remaining cooking water until you achieve your desired consistency. Cook, stirring frequently, 1 to 2 min., until warmed through. Add ½ the cheese; stir well.
Plate your dish
Divide the pasta and salad between your plates. Garnish the salad with the remaining cheese. Bon appétit!
*Health Canada recommends cooking pork to a minimum internal temperature of 71°C.
