Meal Kit
Creamy Tomato Parmesan Tortellini
with spinach and red bell pepper
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 7 days
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat
- Vegetarian
Chef
David Padilla
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Par-Cooked 5-Cheese Tortellini
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 5 oz. Baby Spinach
- 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
- 4 oz. Light Cream
- ½ oz. Grated Parmesan
- 2 Garlic Clove
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories610
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Carbohydrates70g
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Net Carbs60g
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Fat29g
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Protein21g
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Sodium1290mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 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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Meat lovers! Top finished pasta with proteins. If using diced chicken, pat dry and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add diced chicken to hot pan and stir occasionally until chicken browns and reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes. If using steak strips, Separate steak strips into a single layer and pat dry. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 tsp. olive oil add steak strips to hot pan. Stir occasionally until no pink remains, 4-6 minutes. If using ground beef Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper to hot pan. Stir occasionally, breaking up meat, until no pink remains, 4-6 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Halve tomatoes.
Stem, seed, remove ribs, and cut red bell pepper into thin strips.Coarsely chop spinach.Mince garlic. -
2 Cook the Tortellini
Once water is boiling, add tortellini and cook until al dente, 3-4 minutes.
Reserve 1/4 cup pasta cooking water. Drain tortellini in a colander and set aside. -
3 Cook the Vegetables
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add red bell pepper to hot pan and stir occasionally until lightly browned, 3-5 minutes.
Add tomatoes, garlic, spinach and a pinch of salt. Stir occasionally until spinach is wilted, 1-2 minutes. -
4 Make the Sauce
Add pasta cooking water and cream to pan. Bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, stir occasionally until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner. Stir in cheese, pasta, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. -
5 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card. Bon appétit!
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