Meal Kit
Crispy Pan-Fried Penne Pasta
with arrabiata sauce and Caesar salad
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 7 days
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat, Soy
- Calorie-Conscious
- Vegetarian
Chef
Scott Gorsky
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 14 oz. Crushed Tomatoes
- 12 oz. Cauliflower Florets
- 1 Romaine Heart
- 6 oz. Penne Pasta
- 1½ oz. Mayonnaise
- 1 oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 tsp. Tomato Paste
- 2 Garlic Clove
- 0.17 fl. oz. White Wine Vinegar
- 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning Blend
- ½ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories640
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Carbohydrates94g
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Net Carbs77g
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Fat22g
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Protein22g
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Sodium970mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Medium Pot
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Large Oven-Safe 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
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Cut end off romaine, halve lengthwise, then coarsely chop. Mince garlic. Cut cauliflower florets into even, bite-sized pieces no larger than 1".
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2 Roast Cauliflower and Make Caesar Dressing
Place cauliflower florets on prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tsp. olive oil and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Roast 12 minutes or until almost tender. Remove from oven, sprinkle with half the Parmesan, and roast 7 more minutes, or until cheese browns lightly. In a large mixing bowl, whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, half the garlic, and remaining Parmesan (reserving a pinch for garnish). Season to taste with salt and pepper and set aside.
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3 Cook the Pasta
Add penne pasta to boiling water and cook 9 minutes until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water for sauce. Drain pasta in colander, being sure to drain as thoroughly as possible. While in colander, drizzle and toss pasta with 2 tsp. olive oil to keep from sticking. Return pot to stove (no need to wipe clean.)
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4 Make the Arrabiata Sauce
In pot used to cook pasta, heat 1 tsp. olive oil over medium-high heat. Add remaining garlic and red pepper flakes (a little goes a long way with red pepper flakes, so use less if you prefer a milder sauce) and cook 20 seconds until fragrant. Add Italian seasoning and tomato paste and cook 1 more minute. Add crushed tomatoes and reserved pasta water, bring to a simmer, and cook 5-8 minutes until thickened slightly. Set aside and keep warm.
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5 Pan Fry the Pasta
Heat 2 tsp. olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat until oil is hot and shimmering. Working in batches, add a single layer of pasta to pan. Allow to cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes. Not moving pasta around allows it to brown and develop a highly desirable crispness. After underside has browned, stir gently and cook 3 more minutes, stirring occasionally. Don't worry if pasta only browns on one side: two different textures are ideal. Keep finished batches warm on baking sheet in oven.
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6 Plate the Dish
Place a pool of arrabiata sauce on bottom of plate. Top with pan-fried penne and roasted cauliflower. Top with one more spoonful of sauce and remaining Parmesan. Toss romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing and serve salad on the side.
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