Meal Kit
Mexicali Cheesy Penne
with corn and poblanos
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 7 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Vegetarian
Chef
Jimmy Madla
Here's your creamy, comfy bowl of pasta, with a twist: instead of classic Italian flavors for soothing and solace, Mexican-inspired ingredients and spices form a simple yet elegant meal. Sweet corn, spicy crispy jalapeños, and zesty poblanos combine for forkful after forkful of deliciousness, all with a cheesy, melty sauce so divine, you'll melt in its presence. Pasta has never felt so perfecto.
In Your Box (serves 2)
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
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5 oz. Penne Pasta
- 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
- 1 Poblano Pepper
- 3 oz. Corn Kernels
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2 oz. Shredded Cheddar-Jack Cheese
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1 oz. Sour Cream
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1 oz. Crispy Jalapenos
- 2 Green Onions
- 2 tsp. Taco Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving) yOk4RA3m
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Calories650
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Carbohydrates77g
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Net Carbs71g
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Fat31g
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Protein20g
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Sodium1470mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Pot
- 1 Colander
- 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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Meatlovers! If using protein, cook in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil. If using shrimp, pat dry. Cook until pink and shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side. If using steak strips, pat dry, coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Stir occasionally until steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes. Add protein to pasta as desired.
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1 Cook the Pasta
Once water is boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente, 10-12 minutes.
Remove from burner. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta in a colander and return to pot. Set aside.While pasta cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Halve tomatoes.
Trim and thinly slice green onions on an angle.Stem poblano pepper, seed, halve lengthwise, and slice into thin strips. Poblano peppers can vary in spice level; most are mild, but a few can be quite hot. Wash hands and cutting board after prepping. -
3 Cook the Vegetables
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add corn, poblanos (to taste), green onions (reserve a pinch for garnish), taco seasoning, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper to hot pan. Stir occasionally until poblanos and corn are browned and tender, 4-6 minutes. -
4 Add the Sauce and Pasta
Add cream base, reserved pasta cooking water, cheese, pasta, tomatoes, sour cream, and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot pan. Stir constantly until cheese melts, 1-2 minutes.
Remove from burner. -
5 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with crispy jalapeños (to taste) and reserved green onions. Bon appétit!
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