Fast & Fresh
Creamy Tomato Pepperoni Pasta
with peppers
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 7 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} calories
Chef
Laura Alpern
Fast & Fresh meals combine Home Chef's freshest ingredients with speedy preparation. Assemble the meal and heat in the microwave for a delicious meal in minutes! Fast & Fresh saves time and minimizes cleanup without sacrificing flavor. Heat in the microwave or oven! Enjoy!
In Your Box (serves 2)
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10 oz. Cooked Gemelli Pasta
- 6 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
- 4 oz. Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes in Juice
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3 oz. Light Cream Cheese
- 2 oz. Pepperoni
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1 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
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½ oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 2 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
- 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning Blend
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Nutrition (per serving) 8O7Kn0OD
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Calories570
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Carbohydrates57g
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Net Carbs54g
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Fat27g
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Protein23g
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Sodium1600mg
Recipe Steps
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
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1 Microwave Instructions
Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Set cream cheese on counter to soften.
Combine diced peppers, half the seasoning blend (reserve remaining for sauce), a pinch of salt and pepper, and 1 Tbsp. water in provided tray.Cover with a damp paper towel and microwave until peppers begin to soften, 3-4 minutes.Carefully remove tray from microwave. Stir in softened cream cheese, chicken base, tomatoes, remaining seasoning blend, a pinch of salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, and 1 Tbsp. water until completely combined. Then stir in pasta, mozzarella, and pepperoni.Microwave uncovered until heated through, 2-3 minutes.Carefully remove tray from microwave.To serve, garnish with Parmesan. Bon appétit! -
2 Oven Instructions
Turn oven on to 375 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Set cream cheese on counter to soften.
Combine diced peppers, half the seasoning blend (reserve remaining for sauce), a pinch of salt and pepper, 1 tsp. olive oil, and 1 Tbsp. water in provided tray.Place tray on a baking sheet. Bake uncovered in hot oven until peppers are mostly tender, 10-12 minutes.Carefully remove tray from oven. Stir in softened cream cheese, chicken base, tomatoes, remaining seasoning blend, a pinch of salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, and 1 Tbsp. water until completely combined. Then stir in pasta, mozzarella, and pepperoni.Cover tray with foil and place again on a baking sheet. Bake again covered in hot oven until heated through, 8-10 minutes.Carefully remove from oven.To serve, garnish with Parmesan. Bon appétit!
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