Fast & Fresh

Tomato and Pepperoni Pasta

with peppers and Parmesan

Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • Info
    8 oz. Cooked Gemelli Pasta
  • 6 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
  • 4 oz. Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
  • Info
    3 oz. Cream Cheese
  • 2 oz. Pepperoni
  • Info
    1 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
  • Info
    ½ oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
  • 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning Blend

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    570
  • Carbohydrates
    47g
  • Net Carbs
    43g
  • Fat
    33g
  • Protein
    23g
  • Sodium
    1570mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 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

    In provided tray, combine diced peppers, half the Italian seasoning (reserve remaining for sauce), 1 Tbsp. water, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

    Cover with a damp paper towel and microwave covered until peppers begin to soften, 3-4 minutes.

    Carefully remove tray from microwave. Stir in softened cream cheese, chicken base, tomatoes, remaining Italian seasoning, a pinch of salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, pasta, mozzarella, pepperoni, and 1 Tbsp. water until completely combined. Cream cheese will melt as meal heats.

    Microwave again uncovered until heated through, 2-3 minutes.

    Carefully remove tray from microwave.

    To serve, garnish with 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.

    In provided tray, combine diced peppers, half the Italian seasoning (reserve remaining for sauce), 1 tsp. olive oil, 1 Tbsp. water, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

    Place tray on a baking sheet. Bake uncovered in hot oven until peppers are tender, 10-12 minutes.

    Carefully remove tray from oven. Stir in softened cream cheese, chicken base, tomatoes, remaining Italian seasoning, a pinch of salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, pasta, mozzarella, pepperoni, and 1 Tbsp. water until completely combined. Cream cheese will melt as meal heats.

    Cover tray with foil. Place tray on a baking sheet. Bake again covered in hot oven until heated through, 8-10 minutes.

    Carefully remove tray from oven.

    To serve, garnish with Parmesan. Bon appétit!

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