Express
Two-Cheese Creamy Shrimp Gemelli
with spinach and tomatoes
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Shellfish (Shrimp), Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} calories
Chef
Laura Alpern
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In Your Box (serves 4)
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16 oz. Shrimp
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16 oz. Cooked Gemelli Pasta
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 1 Roma Tomato
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2 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
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1 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
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⅘ oz. Tuscan Herb Butter
- 1 tsp. Seasoned Salt Blend
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Nutrition (per serving) BqBE6NPm
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Calories420
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Carbohydrates40g
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Net Carbs37g
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Fat16g
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Protein28g
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Sodium1420mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 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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If using diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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If using steak strips, pat dry, coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Stir occasionally until steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Core tomato and cut into 1/4" dice.
Coarsely chop spinach.Pat shrimp dry. -
2 Cook the Shrimp
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add shrimp, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper to hot pan. Stir occasionally until pink and shrimp reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 2-3 minutes per side. -
3 Add the Pasta and Sauce
Add tomatoes, pasta, butter (to taste), mozzarella, cream base, and seasoned salt to hot pan. Stir often until pasta is heated through and sauce has slightly thickened, 3-4 minutes.
If sauce is too thick, add water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached. -
4 Add Spinach and Finish Dish
Add spinach to hot pan and stir often until wilted, 2-3 minutes.
Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with Parmesan. Bon appétit!
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