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Chipotle Cream Gemelli
with cotija and biscuits
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Vegetarian
Chef
Patrick Le Beau
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In Your Box (serves 2)
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
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8 oz. Cooked Gemelli Pasta
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
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4 oz. Buttermilk Biscuit Mix
- 3 oz. Fire Roasted Corn Kernels
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1 oz. Shredded Cheddar-Jack Cheese
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1 oz. Chipotle Pesto
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1 oz. Grated Cotija Cheese
- 2 Green Onions
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving) jOQ0GbqA
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Calories740
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Carbohydrates86g
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Net Carbs81g
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Fat36g
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Protein21g
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Sodium1690mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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Meatlovers! If using protein, cook in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil.
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If using antibiotic free chicken breasts or chicken breasts, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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If using salmon, pat dry. Add salmon, skin-side up first, and cook until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side.
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If using NY strip steak, pat dry. Cook until steak reaches desired doneness, or 4-6 minutes per side for medium/medium-well. Rest, 3 minutes. Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.
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Add protein to meal as desired.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Stem, seed, remove ribs, and cut bell pepper into 1/4" dice.
Trim and thinly slice green onions, keeping white and green portions separate. -
2 Bake the Biscuits
In a mixing bowl, combine biscuit mix, white portions of green onions, cheddar-jack cheese, and 1/4 cup water until a sticky dough forms.
Form dough into four equally-sized balls and place on prepared baking sheet, leaving 3" of space in between.Bake in hot oven until golden-brown, 16-18 minutes.While biscuits bake, continue recipe. -
3 Cook the Vegetables
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add bell peppers and corn to hot pan and stir occasionally until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes.Stir in green portions of green onions and garlic salt until combined, 1-2 minutes. -
4 Add Pasta and Sauce and Finish Dish
Add cream base, pasta, 2 Tbsp. water, and half the chipotle pesto to hot pan. Taste, and add remaining chipotle pesto, if desired. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, 1-2 minutes.
Once simmering, stir occasionally until sauce thickens and coats pasta, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.If sauce is too thick, add additional water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with cotija. Bon appétit!
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