Meal Kit
Tomato Cream Rigatoni
with grilled cheese croutons
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 7 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Vegetarian
Chef
David Padilla
It's been a hard, long day at work. The boss was in a mood, the coffee had grounds in it, and the printer's on the fritz again. You trudge home, open the fridge, and all you want is easy-peasy and tasty to wash away the day. This tomato cream rigatoni is your guy. First, you'll make delicious, cheesy croutons. Then, you'll whip up the pasta, vegetables, and sauce: a creamy, tomato-y burst of comfort to your taste buds and tummy. Put your feet up, rev up your favorite streaming service, and scarf down. Tip: Best way to remove ribs and seeds from a red bell pepper? Cut off top and bottom of pepper, then either carefully cut or tear our the seed portion
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 8 oz. Cremini Mushrooms
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
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5 oz. Rigatoni
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4 oz. Light Cream
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1 Ciabatta
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2 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
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1 oz. Grated Parmesan
- 1 Tbsp. Tomato Paste
- 2 tsp. Vegetable Base
- 2 Garlic Cloves
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Nutrition (per serving) N3DZg4qj
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Calories770
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Carbohydrates92g
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Net Carbs87g
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Fat32g
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Protein29g
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Sodium1700mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Pot
- 1 Medium 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
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Cut ciabatta into 1/2" cubes. Stem, seed, remove ribs, and slice red bell pepper into 1/4" strips. Cut mushrooms into 1/4" slices. Mince garlic.
Meat lovers! If using diced chicken, pat dry and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Use a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat with 1 tsp. olive oil, stirring occasionally until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes. If using shrimp, pat dry and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Use same pan, heat, and olive oil as chicken. Cook shrimp on one side, 2-3 minutes, then flip and cook until they reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 1-2 minutes. If using ground beef, season with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper. Use same pan and heat as chicken and shrimp. Cook, breaking up meat with a spoon, until no pink remains, 4-6 minutes. Stir cooked meats into finished rigatoni. -
2 Make the Grilled Cheese Croutons
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat. Add 11/2 tsp. olive oil and ciabatta cubes to hot pan. Stir occasionally until lightly brown, 3-4 minutes.
Add mozzarella, half the Parmesan (reserve remaining for garnish), and half the garlic (reserve remaining for sauce). Stir constantly until cheese melts, 30-60 seconds.Remove croutons to a plate and spread into a single layer. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cover and set aside.Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean. -
3 Cook the Pasta
Once water is boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente, 11-13 minutes.
Reserve 1/4 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta in a colander and set aside.Reserve pot; no need to wipe clean.While pasta boils, cook vegetables. -
4 Cook the Vegetables
Return pan used to make croutons to medium-high heat.
Add 1 tsp. olive oil and red bell pepper to hot pan. Cook undisturbed until lightly charred, 2-3 minutes.Add mushrooms, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Stir occasionally until tender, 3-4 minutes.Remove from burner. -
5 Make Sauce and Finish Dish
Return pot used to cook pasta to medium heat. Add 1/2 tsp. olive oil and remaining garlic to hot pot. Stir often until fragrant, 30-60 seconds.
Stir in cream, reserved pasta cooking water, tomato paste, and vegetable base until combined. Bring to a simmer. Once simmering, stir occasionally until thickened slightly, 3-5 minutes.Remove from burner. Stir in pasta, vegetables, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with croutons and garnishing with remaining Parmesan. Bon appétit!
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