This is the Coles Kitchen Veal Tortellini & Mushroom Sauce, a prepared pasta meal featuring tortellini filled with Australian veal in a creamy mushroom sauce, topped with roasted mushrooms. Containing 19 g of protein, it was available from the refrigerated section.
The meal comprised 49% veal tortellini, containing 56% beef, and 47% mushroom sauce, containing 33% milk, 23% mushroom, 3.5% parmesan and 0.5% porcini mushroom powder, alongside 4% roasted mushrooms. Preparation involved microwaving the tray on high for 3 minutes with the film pierced, followed by a 30-second standing period before removing the film.
Initial contact delivered a thick, creamy sauce with a garlicky mushroom profile. The parmesan rounded out the savoury flavour without becoming overly funky. The tortellini were al dente, with a firmer filling than the mushy texture of the Strength Meals Co version, offering a more pronounced beef flavour and a more satisfying bite. The roasted mushrooms provided textural contrast against the creamy sauce and pasta. Enjoyable overall, although the 19 g protein content was insufficient to warrant repurchase.
Overall, a prepared pasta meal with a savoury, garlicky mushroom profile and contrasting textures from the al dente tortellini and roasted mushrooms, resulting in a cohesive and enjoyable dish that fell short on protein content.
This Coles Kitchen Veal Tortellini & Mushroom Sauce contained 350 g. It was produced in Australia and purchased in Sydney, Australia, in 2026.