Express
One-Pan Shrimp Carbonara-Style Penne
with peas and zucchini
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Shellfish (Shrimp), Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesOver 30g protein
Chef
Maija Barnes
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In Your Box (serves 4)
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16 oz. Shrimp
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16 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 1 Zucchini
- 5 oz. Peas
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2 oz. Cream Cheese
- 2 oz. Crumbled Bacon
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1 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
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¾ oz. Roasted Garlic & Herb Butter
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Nutrition (per serving) pOMrbv3X
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Calories520
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Carbohydrates46g
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Net Carbs42g
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Fat23g
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Protein32g
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Sodium1380mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 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
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Trim zucchini ends, halve lengthwise, and cut into 1/2” half-moons. Zucchini quantity may vary, but total weight will remain the same. Don't worry; recipe instructions are not impacted.
Pat shrimp dry. -
2 Crisp the Bacon
Line a plate with a paper towel.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.Add bacon to hot pan. Stir occasionally until crisp, 1-2 minutes.Transfer bacon to towel-lined plate. Keep pan over medium heat. -
3 Cook the Zucchini and Shrimp
Add zucchini, peas, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1 tsp. olive oil to hot pan.
Stir occasionally until zucchini is lightly browned and tender, 6-8 minutes.Add shrimp and cook until pink and shrimp reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 2-3 minutes per side. -
4 Add Pasta and Finish Dish
Add cream base, cream cheese, half the shredded cheese (reserve remaining for garnish), and 1/4 cup water to hot pan. Bring to a simmer. Once simmering, stir occasionally until sauce has slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes.
Stir in pasta until coated and heated through.Remove from burner. Stir softened butter into pasta until melted and combined.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with crispy bacon and remaining shredded cheese. Bon appétit!
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