Pumpkin Tortelli 1.5 kg — Checco il Pastaio

What it is

Tortelli alla Zucca by Checco il Pastaio: frozen egg pasta filled with pumpkin. Current information states 57.7 percent pumpkin in the filling, with cheese, onion, breadcrumbs, oil, rosemary and garlic.

Product reference and format

The commercial name identifies Checco il Pastaio. The current supply description specifies 1.5 kg trays and a 3 kg case made of two trays, suitable for professional planning.

Organoleptic profile

The pasta has a naturally sweet pumpkin profile supported by savoury cheese and herbs. Carrot concentrate gives the dough a warm colour, while the filling remains soft and rustic.

Professional uses and portions

Cook directly from frozen and start with 100 to 125 g per guest. Finish with butter and sage, olive oil and cheese, or a light sauce, keeping pumpkin central.

Common mistakes to avoid

Do not thaw before cooking or overcrowd the pan. Avoid long boiling and vigorous stirring; do not serve raw and never refreeze after thawing.

Storage and handling

Store frozen at minus 18 °C. Cook from frozen according to the pack; after thawing, refrigerate and use within the period stated in current product information. Cook before eating.

LAPA logistics in Switzerland

LAPA delivers frozen filled pasta across Switzerland. Check the 3 kg case, transfer it directly to frozen storage and thaw only when the kitchen is ready to use it.

Who it is for

Suitable for restaurants, pizzerias, hotels and caterers looking for recognisable pumpkin-filled pasta portioned from professional 1.5 kg trays.