Express
Lemon Brown Butter Gemelli
with Brussels sprouts and Parmesan
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Vegetarian
Chef
Maija Barnes
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In Your Box (serves 2)
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16 oz. Cooked Gemelli Pasta
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 1 Lemon
- 4 oz. Shredded Brussels Sprouts
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
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1 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
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0.9 oz. Butter
- 1 Tbsp. Minced Garlic and Lemon Basil
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Nutrition (per serving) bO9RQ63n
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Calories640
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Carbohydrates85g
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Net Carbs77g
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Fat25g
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Protein22g
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Sodium1280mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 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, 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 Cook the Brussels Sprouts
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add Brussels sprouts and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot pan and stir occasionally until tender and browned, 4-5 minutes.Remove from burner.While Brussels sprouts cook, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare Lemon and Brown Butter
Halve lemon lengthwise. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Add butter to hot pan and stir occasionally until butter smells "nutty," turns golden, and brown flecks appear, 4-6 minutes. -
3 Make the Sauce
Add minced garlic and lemon basil, cream base, 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, and half the cheese (reserve remaining for garnish) to hot pan with brown butter. Bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, stir often until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes. -
4 Add Pasta and Vegetables and Finish Dish
Add pasta, spinach, Brussels sprouts, 1/2 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper to hot pan. Stir occasionally until spinach wilts and pasta is coated and heated through, 3-4 minutes.
If sauce is too thick, add additional water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Remove from burnerPlate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with remaining cheese. Squeeze lemon wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!
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