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Creamy Steak Carbonara
with bacon and Parmesan
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
Ryan Pugh
Have all the decadence of your favorite cheat meal without the pots and pans, the hours of labor, and the complicated recipe that you can't understand. This comfort pasta has steak strips, bacon, cheese, cheesy sauce, and pasta, all the goodies needed for a truly delicious feast.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Steak Strips
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8 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 3 oz. Peas
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2 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
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2 oz. Light Cream Cheese
- 2 Green Onions
- 1 oz. Crumbled Bacon
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½ oz. Flour
- 2 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories770
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Carbohydrates55g
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Net Carbs50g
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Fat36g
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Protein55g
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Sodium1560mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Pepper
- 1 Large 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 shrimp, pat dry and season all over with a pinch of salt and pepper. Follow same instructions as steak strips in Step 2, cooking until 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 Steps 1 and 2, stirring occasionally until no pink remains and pork reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.
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If using sliced flank steak, follow same instructions as steak strips in Steps 1 and 2, stirring occasionally until steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Trim and thinly slice green onions on an angle, keeping white and green portions separate.
Separate steak strips into a single layer and pat dry. Coarsely chop. -
2 Cook the Steak Strips
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add steak strips, white portions of green onions, and bacon to hot pan. Stir occasionally until no pink remains and steak strips reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 4-6 minutes. -
3 Make the Sauce
Stir flour into hot pan until no dry flour remains.
Stir in 1 cup water, softened cream cheese, chicken base, garlic salt, and a pinch of pepper until completely combined. Bring to a simmer.Once simmering, cook until creamy and slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes. -
4 Add Pasta and Finish Dish
Stir in pasta, peas, and half the Parmesan (reserve remaining for garnish). Return to a simmer.
Once simmering, cook until peas and pasta are heated through and cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes.If too thick, add water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Remove from burner. Rest, 3 minutes.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with remaining Parmesan and green portions of green onions. Bon appétit!
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