Fast & Fresh
Pepperoni and Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
with Parmesan
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} calories
Chef
Rachel Post
Fast & Fresh meals combine Home Chef's freshest ingredients with speedy preparation. Assemble the meal and heat in the microwave for a delicious meal in minutes! Fast & Fresh saves time and minimizes cleanup without sacrificing flavor. Heat in the microwave or oven! Enjoy!
In Your Box (serves 2)
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8 oz. Cooked Cavatappi Pasta
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 3 oz. Peas
- 3 oz. Roasted Red Peppers
- 2 oz. Pepperoni
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1 oz. Arrabbiata Pesto
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½ oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
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½ oz. Seasoned Croutons
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¼ oz. Flour
- 1 tsp. Garlic Pepper
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.
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Nutrition (per serving) oPNNMKPX
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Calories530
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Carbohydrates54g
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Net Carbs48g
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Fat26g
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Protein18g
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Sodium1530mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Salt
- 1 Baking Sheet
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 Microwave Instructions
Combine garlic pepper, cream base, red peppers, flour, 1/4 cup water, and a pinch of salt in provided tray. Cover with a damp paper towel.
Microwave covered until warmed through, 2-3 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Add pasta, peas, half the cheese (reserve remaining for garnish), pesto (to taste), and 1/4 tsp. salt. Stir to combine. Top with a single layer of pepperoni. Cover again with a damp paper towel. Microwave covered until heated through, 3-4 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Stir to combine. Crush croutons in shipping bag.To serve, garnish with remaining cheese and croutons. Bon appétit! -
2 Oven Instructions
Turn oven on to 375 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Make sure to use conventional oven setting, not convection.
Combine garlic pepper, cream base, red peppers, flour, 1/4 cup water, and a pinch of salt in provided tray. Cover tray with foil. Place tray on a baking sheet.Bake covered in hot oven, 10 minutes.Carefully remove tray from oven and remove foil. Add pasta, peas, pesto (to taste), and 1/4 tsp. salt. Stir to combine. Top with a single layer of pepperoni and half the cheese (reserve remaining for garnish). Place tray on a baking sheet.Bake again uncovered in hot oven until heated through and pepperoni is crispy, 10-15 minutes.Carefully remove from oven. Stir to combine. Crush croutons in shipping bag.To serve, garnish with remaining cheese and croutons. Bon appétit!
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