Fast & Fresh

Creamy Marinara Beef Cavatappi with Zucchini and Parmesan

no prep, quick cook

Prep & Cook Time: 10-20 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat, Soy

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 10 fl. oz. Marinara Sauce
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    8 oz. Cooked Cavatappi Pasta
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    8 oz. Fully Cooked Shredded Beef
  • 4 oz. Pre-Cut Zucchini
  • 3 oz. Peas
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    2 oz. Sour Cream
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    1 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 tsp. Chopped Garlic

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.

  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    570
  • Carbohydrates
    74g
  • Net Carbs
    66g
  • Fat
    16g
  • Protein
    33g
  • Sodium
    1390mg

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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    Make the Dish

    If using microwave: Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Mix peas, zucchini, garlic, marinara sauce, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper in provided tray until completely combined. Cover tray with a damp paper towel and microwave on high until heated through, 3-4 minutes. Carefully remove tray from microwave and stir in beef and pasta. Cover again with a damp paper towel and microwave until heated through, 2-3 minutes. Carefully remove tray from microwave. Stir in sour cream and top with Parmesan. Bon appétit!

    If using oven: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Mix peas, zucchini, garlic, marinara sauce, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper in provided tray until completely combined. Place tray on baking sheet and bake in hot oven, 10 minutes. Carefully remove tray from oven and stir in beef and pasta. Bake on baking sheet in hot oven again until heated through, 8-10 minutes. Carefully remove tray from oven. Stir in sour cream and top with Parmesan. Bon appétit!

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