Meal Kit

Cream of Broccoli Rigatoni

with garlic bread croutons

Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.

Difficulty Level: Expert

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 7 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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  • Vegetarian

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 8 oz. Broccoli Florets
  • 4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
  • 5 oz. Rigatoni
  • 1 Ciabatta
  • 2 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 2 Green Onions
  • 2 tsp. Mirepoix Broth Concentrate
  • ¼ oz. AP Flour
  • 2 Garlic Cloves

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    760
  • Carbohydrates
    89g
  • Net Carbs
    83g
  • Fat
    35g
  • Protein
    25g
  • Sodium
    1390mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • 1 Medium Pot
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Plate
  • 1 Colander/Strainer

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

  • Meatlovers! If using protein, cook in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil.

  • If using antibiotic free chicken, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.

  • 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.

  • If using salmon, pat dry. Add salmon, skin-side up first, and cook until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side.

  • If using sirloin steaks, 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.

  • Add protein to meal as desired.

  1. 1

    Cook Pasta and Prepare Ingredients

    Once water is boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente, 11-13 minutes.

    Remove from burner. Reserve 3/4 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta in a colander/strainer and set aside.

    While pasta cooks, cut broccoli into bite-sized pieces.

    Cut ciabatta into 1" dice.

    Trim and thinly slice green onions, keeping white and green portions separate.

    Mince garlic.

  2. 2

    Toast the Garlic Bread Croutons

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp. olive oil.

    Add half the garlic (reserve remaining for sauce) to hot pan and stir occasionally until fragrant, 15-30 seconds.

    Add ciabatta and a pinch of salt. Stir occasionally until golden-brown, 2-4 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

  3. 3

    Cook the Broccoli

    Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.

    Add broccoli and 1/4 cup water to hot pan. Cover and cook until water is almost completely evaporated, 4-6 minutes.

    Uncover and stir occasionally until tender, 2-3 minutes.

    Transfer broccoli to a plate. Wipe pan clean and keep over medium heat.

  4. 4

    Make the Sauce

    Add 2 tsp. olive oil, remaining garlic, and white portions of green onions to hot pan. Stir occasionally until garlic is fragrant, 30-60 seconds.

    Add flour and stir often until no dry flour remains.

    Add cream base, 1/4 cup reserved pasta cooking water, and mirepoix base. Stir occasionally until combined and sauce is slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes.

    If too thick, add additional reserved pasta cooking water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

  5. 5

    Add Pasta and Finish Dish

    Add pasta, broccoli, cheese, and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot pan. Stir often until coated and cheese has melted, 1-2 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with croutons. Garnish with green portions of green onions. Bon appétit!

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