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Mushroom and Swiss Beef Cavatappi with Bacon and Green Onions
stovetop cooking
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
We've got nothin': no puns, no jokes, no alliterations, no hidden Madonna or Offspring lyrics (see if you can find 'em!), no history lessons, no imparting food knowledge, no trying to sell you dinner. All we got here is a delicious bowl of pasta to get you through the rough year with satisfied tastebuds and belly. And, my friends, what more can you ask for?
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Ground Beef
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- 4 oz. Sliced Cremini Mushrooms
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- 2 Green Onions
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- ½ oz. Crumbled Bacon
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- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving) MOxezo3r
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Calories680
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Carbohydrates43g
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Net Carbs40g
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Fat36g
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Protein45g
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Sodium1420mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Salt
- Pepper
- 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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If using ground turkey, follow same instructions as beef in Step 2, breaking up meat until no pink remains and beef reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 7-9 minutes.
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If using ground pork, follow same instructions as beef in Step 2, breaking up meat until no pink remains and pork reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 5-7 minutes.
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If using Impossible Burger, follow same instructions as beef in Step 2, breaking up meat until heated through , 5-7 minutes.
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Prepare the Ingredients
Trim and thinly slice green onions on an angle, keeping white and green portions separate.
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Cook the Beef and Mushrooms
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add bacon and white portions of green onions to hot pan. Stir constantly until green onions start to soften, 1-2 minutes.
Add ground beef, mushrooms, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Stir often, breaking up meat, until mushrooms are softened, no pink remains on ground beef, and beef reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 5-6 minutes.Drain excess oil from pan, if desired. -
Make Sauce and Add Pasta
Stir cream cheese, demi-glace, 1/4 cup water, and garlic salt into pan. Bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, stir constantly until cream cheese is melted and sauce is combined, 2-3 minutes.Stir in pasta and Swiss cheese until creamy. If too thick, add additional water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Remove from burner. Taste, and add a pinch of salt and pepper, if desired. -
Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping meal with green portions of green onions. Bon appétit!
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