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Creamy Tomato and Asparagus Ziti
with cheesy garlic bread
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesVegetarian
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.
In Your Box (serves 2)
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
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8 oz. Cooked Ziti Pasta
- 5 oz. Asparagus
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1 Ciabatta
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1 oz. Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
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1 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
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½ oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 tsp. Garlic Salt
- ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories550
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Carbohydrates63g
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Net Carbs58g
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Fat25g
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Protein18g
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Sodium1580mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 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, cook in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil. If using diced chicken breasts, pat dry and stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes. If using ground beef, break up until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. If using Impossible burger, break up until burger reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Trim woody ends off asparagus and cut into 1” lengths.
Halve ciabatta, if necessary. -
2 Make the Garlic Bread
Place ciabatta on prepared baking sheet, cut-side up, and top evenly with half the garlic salt (reserve remaining for sauce), 2 tsp. olive oil, and mozzarella.
Broil under hot broiler until cheese is melted and ciabatta is golden-brown, 2-3 minutes.Don't text and broil! Keep an eye on oven as ciabatta may burn easily under broiler.While garlic bread bakes, continue recipe. -
3 Make the Sauce
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add asparagus, remaining garlic salt, and a pinch of salt and 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. -
4 Add Pasta and Finish Dish
Once simmering, add pasta to hot pan with sauce. Stir occasionally until pasta is coated and heated through, 1-2 minutes.
If too thick, add water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.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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