Express
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato and Asparagus Ziti
with cheesy garlic bread
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesVegetarian
Chef
Patrick Le Beau
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In Your Box (serves 2)
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8 oz. Cooked Ziti Pasta
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 5 oz. Asparagus
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1 Ciabatta
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1 oz. Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
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1 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
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½ oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
- ½ tsp. Garlic and Parsley Seasoning
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
- ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
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Nutrition (per serving) pOJLjdPy
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Calories550
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Carbohydrates63g
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Net Carbs58g
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Fat25g
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Protein19g
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Sodium1150mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Pepper
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 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. If using chicken breasts, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side. If using filets mignon, 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. If using Impossible burger, break up until protein reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes. If using salmon, pat dry. Add salmon, skin-side up first, and cook until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side. Add protein to meal as desired.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Trim woody ends off asparagus and cut into 1” lengths.
Halve ciabatta, if necessary. -
2 Make the Garlic Bread
Place ciabatta on prepared baking sheet, cut-side up, and top evenly with garlic and parsley seasoning, 2 tsp. olive oil, and mozzarella.
Broil under hot broiler until cheese is melted and ciabatta is golden-brown, 2-3 minutes.Don't text and broil! Keep an eye on oven as ciabatta may burn easily under broiler. -
3 Make the Sauce
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add asparagus, garlic salt, and a pinch of pepper to hot pan. Stir occasionally until asparagus is tender, but still crisp, 3-5 minutes.Stir in cream base, pesto, and half the Parmesan (reserve remaining for garnish). Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly to melt cheese. -
4 Add Pasta and Finish Dish
Once simmering, add pasta to hot pan with sauce. Stir occasionally until pasta is coated and heated through, 1-2 minutes.
If sauce is too thick, add water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with red pepper flakes (to taste) and remaining Parmesan. Bon appétit!
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