Meal Kit
Vegetable Rigatoni Alfredo
with broccoli and roasted red peppers
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 7 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat, Soy
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesVegetarian
Chef
Patrick Le Beau
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In Your Box (serves 2)
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 8 oz. Broccoli Florets
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5 oz. Rigatoni
- 2 oz. Roasted Red Peppers
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1 oz. Cream Cheese
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1 oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
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4 Butter Crackers
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
- ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
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Nutrition (per serving) bO9g6vPn
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Calories550
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Carbohydrates67g
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Net Carbs61g
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Fat24g
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Protein19g
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Sodium1230mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Pot
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 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 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. Add protein to meal as desired.
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1 Cook the Pasta
Once water is boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente, 11-13 minutes.
Remove from burner. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta in a colander and set aside.While pasta cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Cut broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
Coarsely crush crackers.In a mixing bowl, combine crushed crackers and half the Parmesan (reserve remaining for sauce). Set aside. -
3 Cook the Broccoli
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp. olive oil.
Add broccoli and a pinch of salt and pepper to hot pan and stir occasionally until tender, 5-7 minutes. -
4 Add the Sauce and Pasta
Add cream base, 1/4 cup reserved pasta cooking water, cream cheese, garlic salt, and remaining Parmesan to hot pan. Bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, stir constantly until sauce thickens, 2-3 minutes.Add red peppers and pasta. Stir occasionally until sauce coats pasta, 30-60 seconds.If sauce is too thick, add additional reserved pasta cooking water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Remove from burner and stir in red pepper flakes (to taste). -
5 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with Parmesan-cracker mixture. Bon appétit!
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