Meal Kit
Creamy Tomato and Asparagus Rigatoni
with cheesy garlic bread
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 7 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Vegetarian
Chef
Patrick Le Beau
Let's just be honest, here: You've been doing great. You've paid all your bills on time, gotten ahead of some home repairs, and you've even been exercising regularly. Now it's time to treat yourself to all the creamy pasta comfort you've been missing: cheese and a cream sauce, with some fresh asparagus to keep you on the (slightly) healthy kick. Great jobs deserve even greater meals. Tip: Make quick work of mincing garlic by smashing the whole clove with the side of your chef's knife. Then rock the knife back and forth, keeping the tip steady by resting your other hand over the top.
In Your Box (serves 2)
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
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5 oz. Rigatoni
- 5 oz. Asparagus
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1 Ciabatta
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2 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
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3 Tbsp. Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
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½ oz. Grated Parmesan
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 1 tsp. Seasoned Salt Blend
- ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories760
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Carbohydrates85g
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Net Carbs79g
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Fat36g
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Protein27g
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Sodium1750mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Pot
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 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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Meatlovers! If using protein, pat dry and cook in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil. If using whole chicken breasts, on a separate cutting board, cut into 1” dice. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes. If using Impossible burger, break up until burger is heated through, 4-6 minutes. If using Italian sausage, remove from casing, if necessary. Break up until no pink remains and sausage reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Add to pasta as desired.
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1 Cook the Pasta
Once water is boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente, 11-13 minutes.
Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta into a colander. Set aside.While pasta cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Trim woody ends off asparagus and cut into 1” lengths.
Halve ciabatta, if necessary.Mince garlic. -
3 Make the Garlic Bread
Place ciabatta on prepared baking sheet, cut side up, and top evenly with garlic, 2 tsp. olive oil, and mozzarella.
Toast in hot oven until cheese is melted and ciabatta is golden brown, 5-7 minutes.While ciabatta bakes, continue recipe. -
4 Make the Sauce
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat with 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add asparagus, seasoned salt, and a pinch of pepper to hot pan. Stir occasionally until asparagus is tender but still crisp, 3-5 minutes.Stir in cream base, pesto, and half the Parmesan (reserve remaining for garnish). Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly to melt cheese. -
5 Add Pasta and Finish Dish
Once simmering, stir in pasta and half the pasta cooking water.
If too thick, add remaining pasta cooking water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Stir occasionally until sauce coats pasta, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with red pepper flakes (to taste) and remaining Parmesan. Bon appétit!
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