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Lemon Crème Tortellini
with asparagus
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesVegetarian
Chef
Rachel Post
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In Your Box (serves 2)
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9 oz. Par-Cooked 5-Cheese Tortellini
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 5 oz. Asparagus
- 1 Lemon
- 3 oz. Peas
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2 oz. Cream Cheese
- 6 Chive Sprigs
- 2 tsp. Garlic Pepper
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories570
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Carbohydrates63g
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Net Carbs55g
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Fat27g
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Protein20g
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Sodium1350mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Medium Pot
- 1 Zester
- 1 Colander/Strainer
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 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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If using 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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Add protein to meal as desired.
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1 Cook the Tortellini
Once water is boiling, add tortellini and cook until al dente, 3-4 minutes.
Remove from burner. Reserve 1/2 cup tortellini cooking water. Drain tortellini in a colander/strainer and set aside.While tortellini cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Trim ends from asparagus. Cut into 1” pieces.
Mince chives. Zest lemon, halve, and juice. -
3 Cook the Asparagus and Sauce
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add asparagus and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot pan. Stir occasionally until bright green, 2-3 minutes.
Add cream base, cream cheese, 1/4 tsp. lemon zest, garlic pepper, and 2 Tbsp. reserved tortellini cooking water. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.Once simmering, stir occasionally until sauce is slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes.If too thick, add additional reserved tortellini cooking water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached. -
4 Add Peas and Tortellini and Finish Dish
Add peas and tortellini to hot pan. Stir occasionally until peas are heated through, 2-3 minutes.
Remove from burner. Stir in 2 tsp. lemon juice until combined.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping tortellini with chives. Bon appétit!
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