Oven-Ready

Cheesy Chipotle Steak Penne

easy prep & pan included

Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Medium

Cook Within: 6 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 10 oz. Steak Strips
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    8 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
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    4 fl. oz. White Cheddar Cheese Sauce
  • 5 oz. Corn Kernels
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    2 Tbsp. Chipotle Pesto
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    ½ oz. Grated Parmesan
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    ½ oz. Crispy Jalapenos
  • ¼ oz. Cilantro

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    720
  • Carbohydrates
    66g
  • Net Carbs
    62g
  • Fat
    35g
  • Protein
    41g
  • Sodium
    1290mg

Recipe Steps

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

  • If using diced chicken, follow same instructions as steak strips in Steps 1, 2, and 3, baking in hot oven until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 20-25 minutes.

  • If using ground turkey, follow same instructions as steak strips in Steps 1, 2, and 3, breaking up turkey into small pieces and baking in hot oven until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 17-20 minutes.

  • If using Impossible burger, follow same instructions as steak strips in Steps 1, 2, and 3, breaking up burger into small pieces and baking in hot oven until heated through, 15-20 minutes.

  1. 1

    Start the Steak

    Turn oven on to 425 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry.

    Separate steak strips into a single layer and pat dry.

    Combine steak strips, corn, 1 tsp. olive oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper in provided tray.

    Spread into a single layer. Bake uncovered in hot oven, 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the Pasta

    Carefully remove tray from oven. Add pasta, cheese sauce, pesto, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until combined. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.

  3. 3

    Bake the Meal

    Cover tray with foil. Bake covered in hot oven until steak strips reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 10-15 minutes.

    While meal bakes, stem cilantro, reserving leaves whole.

    Carefully remove tray from oven. Rest, 3 minutes.

    Garnish with cheese, cilantro, and crispy jalapeños (to taste). Bon appétit!

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