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Tuscan Herb Butter Tortellini
with tomatoes and Asiago breadcrumbs
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days
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Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat
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Vegetarian
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Chef
Tom Scodari
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In Your Box (serves 2)
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- 8 oz. Grape Tomatoes
- 1 Zucchini
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- 2 tsp. Mirepoix Broth Concentrate
- 2 tsp. Minced Garlic and Lemon Basil
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving) 9Oza4Mq5
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Calories790
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Carbohydrates69g
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Net Carbs60g
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Fat48g
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Protein24g
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Sodium1710mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 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 chicken breasts, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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If using filets mignon, 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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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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Add protein to meal as desired.
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1 Cook the Zucchini
Trim zucchini ends, quarter, and cut into 1/2" dice. Zucchini quantity may vary, but total weight will remain the same. Don't worry; recipe instructions are not impacted.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add zucchini and garlic salt to hot pan. Stir occasionally until lightly browned and tender, 4-5 minutes.Remove from burner. Transfer zucchini to a plate. Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean.While zucchini cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare Ingredients and Make Topping
Halve tomatoes.
Crush crispy red peppers in shipping bag.Line a plate with a paper towel. Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add panko to hot pan and stir often until slightly browned, 1-2 minutes.Add crushed crispy red peppers and stir to combine.Remove from burner. Transfer to towel-lined plate. -
3 Start the Tortellini
Return pan used to cook zucchini to medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add minced garlic and lemon basil and tomatoes to hot pan. Stir occasionally until tomatoes begin to break down, 3-5 minutes.
Add tortellini, mirepoix base, and 3/4 cup water. Bring to a simmer.Once simmering, cover and stir occasionally until warmed through, 5-7 minutes. -
4 Finish Tortellini and Finish Dish
Uncover and add zucchini to hot pan with tortellini. Bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, stir occasionally until sauce coats tortellini, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner. Stir in butter (to taste) and half the cheese (reserve remaining for garnish).Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with remaining cheese and panko topping. Bon appétit!
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