Meal Kit
Mushroom and Garlic Rigatoni
with red pepper chili topper
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 7 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat, Soy
- Calorie-Conscious
- Vegetarian
Chef
Laura Alpern
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 6 oz. Button Mushrooms
- 5 oz. Rigatoni Pasta
- 1 Shallot
- 1 oz. Red Pepper Pesto
- 0.9 oz. Butter
- 4 tsp. Miso Sauce Concentrate
- ½ oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- ¼ oz. AP Flour
- 6 Chive Sprigs
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories600
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Carbohydrates70g
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Net Carbs65g
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Fat30g
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Protein15g
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Sodium1180mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Medium Pot
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 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 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 Pasta
Once water is boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente, 11-13 minutes.
Remove from burner. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta in a colander/strainer and set aside.While pasta cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Cut mushrooms into 1/4" slices.
Mince chives.Peel and mince shallot.Mince garlic. -
3 Cook the Mushrooms
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-low heat.
Add butter to hot pan. Stir occasionally until butter smells "nutty," turns golden, and brown flecks appear, 4-6 minutes.Add half the shallots (reserve remaining for topper), half the garlic (reserve remaining for topper), and mushrooms. Stir occasionally until mushrooms are slightly softened, 2-3 minutes. -
4 Add the Sauce and Pasta
Add 2/3 the flour (remaining is yours to use as you please!) to hot pan. Stir until no dry flour remains.
Add cream base, miso base, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.Once simmering, add pasta and stir occasionally until coated, 1-2 minutes.If too thick, add reserved pasta cooking water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Remove from burner.While mushrooms and pasta cook, continue recipe. -
5 Make Red Pepper Chili Topper and Finish Dish
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp. olive oil.
Add remaining shallots to hot pan. Stir occasionally until slightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Add remaining garlic, a pinch of salt, and red pepper flakes (to taste). Stir occasionally until combined, 30-60 seconds.Remove from burner and stir in pesto until combined.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with red pepper chili topper. Garnish with cheese and chives. Bon appétit!
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