Express
Tex-Mex-Style Cavatappi
with pinto beans and crispy tortillas
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesVegetarian
Chef
Maija Barnes
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 15 oz. Pinto Beans
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8 oz. Cooked Cavatappi Pasta
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 1 Roma Tomato
- 3 oz. Fire Roasted Corn Kernels
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2 oz. Shredded Nacho/Taco Cheese Blend
- 2 Green Onions
- ½ oz. Tortilla Strips
- ¼ fl. oz. Hot Sauce
- 2 tsp. Taco Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving) d3VEdVOD
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Calories580
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Carbohydrates75g
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Net Carbs62g
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Fat21g
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Protein23g
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Sodium1550mg
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
Customize It Instructions
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Meatlovers! If using protein, cook in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil.
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If using antibiotic free chicken breasts, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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If using salmon, pat dry. Add salmon, skin-side up first, and cook until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side.
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If using NY strip steak, pat dry. Cook until steak reaches desired doneness, or 4-6 minutes per side for medium/medium-well. Rest, 3 minutes. Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.
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Add protein to meal as desired.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Drain beans.
Core tomato and cut into 1/4" dice.Trim and thinly slice green onions on an angle, keeping white and green portions separate. -
2 Cook the Vegetables and Beans
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add white portions of green onions, corn, half the beans (remaining are yours to use as you please!), tomatoes, taco seasoning, and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot pan. Stir occasionally until vegetables are tender, 3-5 minutes. -
3 Add the Sauce and Pasta
Add cheese, cream base, 2 Tbsp. water, hot sauce (to taste), and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot pan. Stir occasionally until cheese is melted and combined, 1-2 minutes.
Bring to a simmer.Once simmering, add pasta and stir until coated and heated through, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner. -
4 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing pasta with green portions of green onions and tortilla strips. Bon appétit!
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