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Steak Strip Tortellini Marinara with Red Peppers
stovetop cooking
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat
Chef
David Padilla
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Steak Strips
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10 oz. Par-Cooked 5-Cheese Tortellini
- 8 fl. oz. Marinara Sauce
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
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½ oz. Grated Parmesan
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2 tsp. Natural Beef Flavor Demi-Glace Concentrate
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Nutrition (per serving) WPeVBrqk
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Calories790
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Carbohydrates74g
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Net Carbs56g
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Fat32g
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Protein47g
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Sodium1630mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Colander
- 1 Medium Pot
- 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 ground beef, follow same instructions as steak strips in Steps 2, cooking with a pinch of salt and pepper, breaking up meat until no pink remains and beef reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Once water is boiling, add tortellini and cook until al dente, 3-4 minutes.
Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. Drain tortellini in a colander and set aside.Stem, seed, remove ribs, and cut red bell pepper into 1/4"-wide strips.Separate steak strips into a single layer and pat dry. Season all over with a pinch of salt and pepper. -
2 Cook the Steak Strips and Pepepres
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat with 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add steak strips to hot pan. Cook undisturbed until starting to brown, 2-3 minutes.Add demi-glace and red bell pepper. Then stir occasionally until browned and steak strips reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 4-6 minutes. -
3 Add the Tortellini
Add tortellini, marinara, and half the pasta cooking water to pan. Bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, stir occasionally until sauce thickens slightly to coat pasta, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner. -
4 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with Parmesan. Bon appétit!
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