Oven-Ready
Premium
Baked Tomato and Feta Shrimp Gemelli
with sun-dried tomato pesto
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Shellfish (Shrimp), Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
- Pescatarian
- Mediterranean
Chef
Jimmy Shay
Still want the great flavors and delicious dinners you've come to expect from Home Chef, but a fraction of the time and barely any work? These oven-ready offerings were made with you in mind. Just follow the assembly instructions, pop it in the oven, and voila! It's like you worked over a hot stove for hours (we'll keep your secret.)
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 8 oz. Cooked Gemelli
- 8 oz. Shrimp
- 4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 1 Lemon
- 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
- 2 oz. Crumbled Feta Cheese
- 1 oz. Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
- ¼ oz. Parsley
- 1 tsp. Garlic Pepper
- ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories500
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Carbohydrates49g
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Net Carbs44g
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Fat23g
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Protein27g
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Sodium1760mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Olive Oil
- Salt
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. Cook in a medium non-stick pan with 2 tsp. olive oil over medium heat until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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1 Start the Shrimp and Tomatoes
Pat shrimp dry.
Combine shrimp, tomatoes, garlic pepper, 2 tsp. olive oil, red pepper flakes (use less if spice-averse), and a pinch of salt and pepper in provided tray. Spread into a single layer. If you receive one whole tomato instead, not to worry; simply core tomato, cut into 1/2" dice, and proceed with recipe instructions.Bake uncovered in hot oven, 10 minutes.Carefully remove tray from oven.Shrimp will finish cooking in a later step. -
2 Add the Pasta
Add pasta, 1/4 tsp. salt, cream base, pesto, and half the cheese (reserve remaining for garnish). Stir to combine. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.
Cover with foil. -
3 Bake the Meal
Bake covered in hot oven until pasta is heated through and shrimp reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 10-15 minutes.
While meal bakes, stem and coarsely chop parsley.Halve lemon.Carefully remove from oven.To serve, top pasta with parsley and remaining cheese. Squeeze lemon halves all over to taste. Bon appétit!
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