Fast & Fresh
Pepperoni Pizza Pasta
with bell peppers and spinach
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} calories
Chef
Nigel Palmer
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
- 8 oz. Marinara Sauce
- 4 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
- 2 oz. Pepperoni
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
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1 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
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1 oz. Cream Cheese
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) BqBRoJqm
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Calories470
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Carbohydrates52g
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Net Carbs46g
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Fat21g
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Protein18g
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Sodium1560mg
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
In provided tray, combine peppers and 1/4 tsp. salt. Cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave covered until peppers are tender, 2-3 minutes.
Carefully remove tray from microwave. Add spinach, pasta, cream cheese, marinara, pepperoni, and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil. Cream cheese will melt as meal heats. Top with half the shredded cheese (reserve remaining for garnish).Microwave again uncovered until pasta and pepperoni are heated through, 2-3 minutes.Carefully remove tray from microwave and stir to combine.To serve, top with remaining shredded cheese. 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.
In provided tray, combine peppers and 1/4 tsp. salt. Place tray on a baking sheet. Bake uncovered in hot oven until peppers are tender, 8-10 minutes.Carefully remove from oven. Add spinach, pasta, cream cheese, marinara, pepperoni, and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil. Cream cheese will melt as meal bakes. Top with half the shredded cheese (reserve remaining for garnish).Place tray on a baking sheet. Bake again uncovered in hot oven until pasta and pepperoni are heated through, 8-10 minutes.Carefully remove tray from oven and stir to combine.To serve, top with remaining shredded cheese. Bon appétit!
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