Express
Premium
Asparagus & Corn Tortellini
with mint pistou
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Tree Nuts (Walnuts), Milk, Eggs, Wheat
- Fiber-Rich
- Vegetarian
Chef
David Welch
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 9 oz. Par-Cooked 5-Cheese Tortellini
- 4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 5 oz. Asparagus
- 3 oz. Frozen Corn
- 1 oz. Cream Cheese
- 1 oz. Basil Pesto
- ½ oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
- ½ oz. Walnut Halves
- 0.125 oz. Fresh Mint
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories630
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Carbohydrates62g
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Net Carbs55g
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Fat34g
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Protein22g
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Sodium1690mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 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, 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. Cook, skin-side up first, 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 Prepare the Ingredients
Trim woody ends off asparagus. Cut into 1" pieces.
Stem mint and tear into bite-sized pieces.Crush walnuts into bite-sized pieces. -
2 Make the Mint Pistou
In a mixing bowl, combine mint, pesto, and walnuts. Set aside.
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3 Cook the Vegetables
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add asparagus, garlic salt, and a pinch of pepper to hot pan. Stir occasionally until tender but still crisp, 8-10 minutes.If asparagus are thinner than a pencil, check for doneness sooner.Add corn and stir occasionally until heated through, 1-2 minutes. -
4 Add Sauce and Tortellini and Finish Dish
Add cream base, cream cheese, Parmesan, 1 cup water, and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot pan with vegetables. Bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, add tortellini and stir occasionally until tortellini are heated through, 3-4 minutes.If sauce is too thick, add additional water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping tortellini with mint pistou. Bon appétit!
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