Oven-Ready Bubbly Tortelloni Bake with Marinara & Herbed Ciabatta (trays included)

Step 1

• Adjust racks to middle and top positions and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Bring 2 TBSP butter (4 TBSP for 4 servings) to room temperature. • In a medium bowl, combine marinara, stock concentrate, half the Tuscan Heat Spice (you’ll use more in the next step), 1 tsp sugar (2 tsp for 4), ½ cup water (1 cup for 4), and a pinch of salt and pepper.

Step 2

• Divide tortelloni and sauce between aluminum trays. Cover each tray tightly with aluminum foil. • Bake trays on middle rack until pasta is al dente and sauce has thickened, 15-18 minutes. • While tortelloni bakes, add ricotta to a small bowl; stir in ½ tsp Tuscan Heat Spice (1 tsp for 4 servings), a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. (Be sure to measure the Tuscan Heat Spice—you’ll use more in the next step.)

Step 3

• When pasta has 5 minutes left, halve ciabatta and spread cut sides with softened butter. (TIP: If butter is not yet softened, place in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 5 seconds.) Sprinkle each ciabatta half with a pinch of remaining Tuscan Heat Spice and season with salt and pepper. • Place cut sides up directly on top rack and bake until toasted, 3-5 minutes.

Step 4

• Once pasta is done, remove trays from oven; heat broiler to high. • Carefully remove and discard foil covering trays. Dollop pasta with herbed ricotta, then sprinkle evenly with mozzarella. • Broil until cheese is melted and lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. TIP: Watch carefully to avoid burning. • Divide bubbly tortelloni bake between plates and serve with herbed ciabatta on the side. TIP: Halve ciabatta on a diagonal into triangles before serving if desired.