Fast & Fresh

Pepperoni Puttanesca Gemelli

with Parmesan

Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 7 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • Info
    9 oz. Cooked Gemelli Pasta
  • 8 oz. Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
  • 3 oz. Roasted Red Peppers
  • 2 oz. Tuscan Tomato Tapenade
  • 2 oz. Pepperoni
  • Info
    1 oz. Cream Cheese
  • Info
    1 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • ½ tsp. Garlic Pepper

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    520
  • Carbohydrates
    53g
  • Net Carbs
    50g
  • Fat
    25g
  • Protein
    19g
  • Sodium
    1490mg

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
  1. 1

    Microwave Instructions

    Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before cooking, and after handling raw meat. Remove all produce from any packaging or constraints, then thoroughly rinse and pat dry.

    Combine tomatoes, tapenade, cream cheese, red peppers, and garlic pepper in provided tray. Separate pepperoni slices and place on top in an even layer.

    Cover tray with a damp paper towel. Microwave covered, 2 minutes.

    Carefully remove tray from microwave. Stir in pasta, 1/4 tsp. salt, and half the Parmesan (reserve remaining for garnish) until combined.

    Cover tray with a damp paper towel. Microwave covered until pasta is heated through, 2-3 minutes.

    Carefully remove from microwave. Add a pinch of salt and stir to combine.

    To serve, garnish with remaining Parmesan. Bon appétit!

  2. 2

    Oven Instructions

    Turn oven on to 375 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Make sure to use conventional oven setting, not convection. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before cooking, and after handling raw meat. Remove all produce from any packaging or constraints, then thoroughly rinse and pat dry.

    Combine tomatoes, tapenade, cream cheese, red peppers, and garlic pepper in provided tray. Separate pepperoni slices and place on top in an even layer.

    Place tray on a baking sheet. Bake uncovered in hot oven until sauce is bubbling, 8-10 minutes.

    Carefully remove from oven. Stir in pasta, 1/4 tsp. salt, and half the Parmesan (reserve remaining for garnish) until combined.

    Cover with foil. Place tray on a baking sheet. Bake again covered in hot oven until pasta is heated through, 10-12 minutes.

    Carefully remove from oven. Add a pinch of salt and stir to combine.

    To serve, garnish with remaining Parmesan. Bon appétit!

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