Fast & Fresh
Creamy Tomato Pepperoni Pasta
with peppers and Parmesan
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
Chef
Laura Alpern
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 8 oz. Cooked Gemelli Pasta
- 6 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
- 4 oz. Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
- 3 oz. Cream Cheese
- 2 oz. Pepperoni
- 1 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
- ½ oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 2 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
- 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning Blend
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories560
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Carbohydrates48g
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Net Carbs43g
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Fat31g
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Protein23g
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Sodium1540mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Baking Sheet
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
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1 Microwave Instructions
Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before cooking, and after handling raw meat and seafood. Remove all produce from any packaging or constraints, then thoroughly rinse and pat dry. Set cream cheese on counter to soften.
In provided tray, combine diced peppers, half the Italian seasoning (reserve remaining for sauce), 1 Tbsp. water, and a pinch of salt and pepper.Cover with a damp paper towel and microwave covered until peppers begin to soften, 3-4 minutes.Carefully remove tray from microwave. Stir in softened cream cheese, chicken base, tomatoes, remaining Italian seasoning, a pinch of salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, pasta, mozzarella, pepperoni, and 1 Tbsp. water until completely combined.Microwave again uncovered until heated through, 2-3 minutes.Carefully remove tray from microwave.To serve, garnish with Parmesan. Bon appétit! -
2 Oven Instructions
Turn oven on to 375 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Make sure to use conventional oven setting, not convection. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before cooking, and after handling raw meat and seafood. Remove all produce from any packaging or constraints, then thoroughly rinse and pat dry. Set cream cheese on counter to soften.
In provided tray, combine diced peppers, half the Italian seasoning (reserve remaining for sauce), 1 tsp. olive oil, 1 Tbsp. water, and a pinch of salt and pepper.Place tray on a baking sheet. Bake uncovered in hot oven until peppers are tender, 10-12 minutes.Carefully remove tray from oven. Stir in softened cream cheese, chicken base, tomatoes, remaining Italian seasoning, a pinch of salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, pasta, mozzarella, pepperoni, and 1 Tbsp. water until completely combined.Cover tray with foil. Place tray on a baking sheet. Bake again covered in hot oven until heated through, 8-10 minutes.Carefully remove tray from oven.To serve, garnish with Parmesan. Bon appétit!
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