Family Meal Kit

One-Pot Shrimp Primavera

with cavatappi and pesto butter

Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 3 days

Contains: Shellfish (Shrimp), Milk, Wheat

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In Your Box (serves 4)

  • Info
    16 oz. Shrimp
  • Info
    12 oz. Cavatappi Pasta
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 Zucchini
  • Info
    2 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • Info
    2 oz. Basil Pesto Butter
  • 4 tsp. Mirepoix Broth Concentrate
  • 1 tsp. Lemon N Herb Seasoning
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Salt

Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.

  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    570
  • Carbohydrates
    73g
  • Net Carbs
    68g
  • Fat
    16g
  • Protein
    33g
  • Sodium
    1800mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • 1 Large Pot

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

  • If using diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.

  • If using Italian sausage, remove from casing, if necessary. Break up sausage until no pink remains and sausage reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. 

  • If using steak strips, pat dry, coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Stir occasionally until steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.

  1. 1

    Cook the Pasta

    Once water is boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente, 10-12 minutes.

    Remove from burner. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta in a colander and set aside. Wipe pot clean and reserve.

    While pasta cooks, continue recipe.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Remove stem, seeds, and ribs, and cut bell pepper into 1/4" dice.

    Trim zucchini ends, quarter, and cut into 1/4" dice. Zucchini quantity may vary, but total weight will remain the same. Don't worry; recipe instructions are not impacted.

    Pat shrimp dry.

  3. 3

    Cook the Shrimp and Vegetables

    Return pot used to cook pasta to medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.

    Add shrimp, zucchini, bell peppers, and lemon n herb seasoning to hot pot. Stir occasionally until vegetables are tender and shrimp reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 4-6 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the Pasta and Sauce

    Add pasta, mirepoix base, garlic salt, and 1/2 cup reserved pasta cooking water to hot pot. Bring to a simmer.

    Once simmering, reduce heat to low and stir occasionally until heated through and slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes.

    If sauce is too thick, add additional reserved pasta cooking water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

    Remove from burner.

  5. 5

    Add Cheese and Finish Dish

    Stir in butter and half the cheese (reserve remaining for garnish) until melted and combined.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with remaining cheese. Bon appétit!

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