Oven-Ready
Cheesy Fiesta Shrimp Pasta Bake
with peppers and cotija
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Shellfish (Shrimp), Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} calories
Chef
Laura Alpern
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 4)
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8 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
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16 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
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16 oz. Shrimp
- 4 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
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3 oz. Shredded Cheddar-Jack Cheese
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1 oz. Grated Cotija Cheese
- 2 tsp. Fiesta Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories460
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Carbohydrates43g
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Net Carbs40g
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Fat19g
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Protein29g
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Sodium1250mg
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
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1 Start the Peppers and Shrimp
Drain shrimp thoroughly and pat dry.
Evenly divide diced peppers and shrimp between both provided trays. Top each tray with 1 tsp. olive oil.Bake uncovered in hot oven until shrimp start to turn pink and peppers are tender, 9-11 minutes.Shrimp will finish cooking in a later step. -
2 Add the Sauce and Pasta
Carefully remove trays from oven and drain any excess liquid.
Evenly divide cream base, fiesta seasoning, pasta, cheddar-jack, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper between trays. Stir to combine and cover both trays with foil. -
3 Bake the Meal
Bake both trays covered in hot oven until pasta is heated through and shrimp reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 15-18 minutes.
Carefully remove from oven.To serve, garnish pasta with cotija. Bon appétit!
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