Meal Kit

Marsala Mushroom Gemelli Bake

with Swiss cheese

Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 7 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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  • Vegetarian

This isn't your grandma's pasta bake. Sure, it has the warmth, and maybe even the love of Grandma's (that's an ingredient only you can provide). But does Grandma add rich marsala wine, umami-packed mushrooms, and not one but two cheeses? Yeah, she loves you, but does she love you this much? (Yeah, she does. Call your grandma!)

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 10 oz. Cremini Mushrooms
  • Info
    6 oz. Gemelli Pasta
  • 5 oz. Baby Spinach
  • 4 fl. oz. Marsala Wine
  • Info
    2 oz. Shredded Swiss Cheese
  • 1 Shallot
  • Info
    1 oz. Grated Parmesan
  • Info
    ⅗ oz. Butter
  • 2 tsp. Vegetable Base
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
Contains: Sulfites
Food intolerance information

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    660
  • Carbohydrates
    86g
  • Net Carbs
    78g
  • Fat
    23g
  • Protein
    31g
  • Sodium
    1560mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Cooking Spray
  • 1 Medium Pot
  • 1 Medium Oven-Safe Casserole Dish
  • 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
  1. 1

    Cook the Pasta

    Once water is boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente, 12-13 minutes.

    Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta in a colander and set aside.

    While pasta cooks, prepare ingredients.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Cut mushrooms into 1/4" slices.

    Peel and mince shallot.

    Mince garlic.

  3. 3

    Cook the Mushrooms

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add mushrooms to hot pan and cook undisturbed until lightly browned, 3-4 minutes.

    Then stir often until soft, 2-3 minutes.

    Add shallot, garlic, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.

    Add marsala wine and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, cook until evaporated, 3-4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Finish the Pasta Mixture

    Stir pasta cooking water and vegetable base into pan and return to a simmer.

    Once simmering, add pasta, spinach, butter, and Parmesan. Stir occasionally until slightly thickened, 5-6 minutes.

    Remove from burner and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

  5. 5

    Bake the Pasta

    Transfer pasta mixture to prepared casserole dish. You may also use a cast iron skillet.

    Top pasta mixture with Swiss cheese. Broil until cheese is browned and bubbling, 2-3 minutes.

    Remove from broiler.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card. Bon appétit!

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