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Creamy Spinach Steak Strip Pasta
with crispy Parmesan breadcrumbs and ricotta
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
Laura Alpern
Oh bring us a simple pasta bake with steak, spinach, and garlic, a crispy top of panko and Parm, and lovely ricotta dollops in between? Oh you did bring us that? It's this meal? Well, ok then.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Steak Strips
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
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8 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
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2 oz. Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
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1 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
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¼ cup Italian Panko Blend
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 1 tsp. Garlic Pepper
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories640
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Carbohydrates48g
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Net Carbs45g
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Fat31g
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Protein44g
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Sodium1180mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Medium Oven-Safe Non-Stick Pan
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
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If using 20 oz. steak strips, follow same instructions as 10 oz. steak strips, working in batches, if necessary.
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If using diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Follow same instructions as steak strips in Step 1, stirring occasionally until browned and chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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If using shrimp, pat dry. Follow same instructions as steak strips in Step 1, cooking until pink and shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.
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If using sliced pork, follow same instructions as steak strips in Step 1, stirring occasionally until browned and pork reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.
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1 Cook the Steak Strips
Pat steak strips dry. Coarsely chop, then separate pieces.
Place a medium oven-safe non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.Add steak strips, garlic pepper, and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot pan. Stir occasionally until no pink remains and steak strips reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 4-6 minutes. While steak strips cook, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Coarsely chop spinach.
Mince garlic.Combine ricotta and a pinch of salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. Set aside. -
3 Add the Pasta
Add garlic to hot pan with steak strips and stir often until fragrant, 30-60 seconds.
Add pasta, cream base, spinach, a pinch of salt and pepper, and half the Parmesan (reserve remaining for topping). Mix well. Remove from burner.Top evenly with panko, remaining Parmesan, and dollops of ricotta mixture. -
4 Bake Pasta and Finish Dish
Place pan under hot broiler and broil until panko is lightly browned, 1-2 minutes.
Don't text and broil! Keep an eye on the broiler as panko may burn.Carefully remove from broiler. Pan handle will be hot! Use an oven mitt. Rest, 3 minutes.Plate dish as pictured on front of card. Bon appétit!
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