Express
One Pan
Easy-Peasy Tomato Cream Penne
with zucchini
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
- Vegetarian
Chef
David Welch
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 8 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 1 Zucchini
- 4 oz. Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
- 1⅗ oz. Lemon Garlic Butter
- 1 oz. Cream Cheese
- ¼ cup Italian Panko Blend
- ½ oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 1 tsp. Black Garlic Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories580
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Carbohydrates57g
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Net Carbs52g
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Fat34g
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Protein14g
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Sodium1230mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Microwave
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.
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If using antibiotic free chicken, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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If using filets mignon or sirloin steaks, pat dry. Cook until steak reaches desired doneness, or 4-6 minutes per side for medium/medium-well. Rest, 3 minutes. Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.
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If using salmon, pat dry. Add salmon, skin-side up first, and cook until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side.
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Add protein to meal as desired.
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1 Cook the Zucchini
Trim zucchini ends, halve lengthwise, and cut into 1/2” half-moons.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.Add zucchini, butter, and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot pan. Stir occasionally until slightly browned and tender, 4-5 minutes. -
2 Add the Sauce
Add tomatoes, cream base, black garlic seasoning, cream cheese, and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot pan. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, stir constantly until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes.If sauce is too thick, add water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached. -
3 Add the Spinach and Pasta
Add spinach in batches (do not overflow pan) and pasta to hot pan.
Stir occasionally until spinach is wilted and pasta is heated through, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner.While pasta cooks, continue recipe. -
4 Toast Panko and Finish Dish
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine panko and 1 tsp. olive oil.
Microwave uncovered until golden-brown and toasted, 30-60 seconds, stirring once halfway through.Carefully remove from microwave.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with shredded cheese and panko. Bon appétit!
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