Meal Kit
Culinary Collection
Crab Mac and Cheese
with spinach and Parmesan
Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Shellfish (Crab), Milk, Wheat
Chef
David Padilla
There's so many varieties and additions to the classic mac and cheese, from crunchy breadcrumbs on top to truffles and lobster mixed in. This tasty fromage-a-palooza is creamy, cheesy, crunchy (we bring the panko) and, well, crabby. It didn't wake up on the wrong side of the bed; it's filled with slightly sweet crab. So many varieties… and this one is the best.
In Your Box (serves 2)
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
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8 oz. Crabmeat
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6 oz. Gemelli Pasta
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
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1 oz. Grated Parmesan
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1 oz. Light Cream Cheese
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1 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
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2 Tbsp. Italian Panko Blend
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 2 tsp. Chesapeake Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving) oqlklpPk
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Calories710
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Carbohydrates75g
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Net Carbs69g
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Fat27g
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Protein45g
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Sodium1900mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Colander
- 1 Medium Pot
- 1 Medium Oven-Safe Casserole Dish
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 Cook the Pasta
Once water is boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente, 10-12 minutes.
Reserve 1/4 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water. Set aside. Reserve pot; no need to wipe clean.While pasta cooks, prepare ingredients. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Coarsely chop spinach.
Mince garlic.Using lid, drain liquid from crab. -
3 Make the Pasta Mixture
Return pot used to cook pasta to medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add garlic, spinach, crab, seasoning blend, and a pinch of salt and pepper to hot pot. Stir occasionally until garlic is fragrant, 2-3 minutes.Add cream base, pasta, cream cheese, and pasta cooking water. Stir often until cream cheese is melted and sauce has thickened, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner and stir in cheddar cheese* and Parmesan until combined. -
4 Broil the Pasta
Transfer pasta mixture to prepared casserole dish. Top evenly with panko.
Place casserole under hot broiler and broil until golden brown, 2-3 minutes.Don't text and broil! Keep an eye on casserole while under broiler.Carefully remove from broiler. Let rest, 5 minutes. -
5 Finish the Dish
Plate as pictured on front of card. Bon appétit!
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