Fast & Fresh
Pepperoni Pizza Pasta
with bell peppers and spinach
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} calories
Chef
Nigel Palmer
Fast & Fresh meals combine Home Chef's freshest ingredients with speedy preparation. Assemble the meal and heat in the microwave for a delicious meal in minutes! Fast & Fresh saves time and minimizes cleanup without sacrificing flavor. Heat in the microwave or oven! Enjoy!
In Your Box (serves 2)
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8 oz. Cooked Cavatappi Pasta
- 8 oz. Marinara Sauce
- 4 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
- 2 oz. Pepperoni
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
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1 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
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1 oz. Cream Cheese
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Nutrition (per serving) d3VraD3D
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Calories470
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Carbohydrates52g
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Net Carbs46g
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Fat21g
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Protein18g
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Sodium1560mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Salt
- 1 Baking Sheet
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 Microwave Instructions
Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before cooking, and after handling raw meat and seafood. Remove all produce from any packaging or constraints, then thoroughly rinse and pat dry.
In provided tray, combine peppers and 1/4 tsp. salt. Cover with a damp paper towel.Microwave covered until peppers are tender, 2-3 minutes.Carefully remove tray from microwave. Add spinach, pasta, cream cheese, marinara, pepperoni, and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil. Cream cheese will melt as meal heats.Top with half the shredded cheese (reserve remaining for garnish).Microwave again uncovered until pasta and pepperoni are heated through, 2-3 minutes.Carefully remove tray from microwave and stir to combine.To serve, top with remaining shredded cheese. Bon appétit! -
2 Oven Instructions
Turn oven on to 375 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Make sure to use conventional oven setting, not convection. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before cooking, and after handling raw meat and seafood. Remove all produce from any packaging or constraints, then thoroughly rinse and pat dry.
In provided tray, combine peppers and 1/4 tsp. salt.Place tray on a baking sheet.Bake uncovered in hot oven until peppers are tender, 8-10 minutes.Carefully remove from oven. Add spinach, pasta, cream cheese, marinara, pepperoni, and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil. Cream cheese will melt as meal heats.Top with half the shredded cheese (reserve remaining for garnish).Place tray on a baking sheet.Bake again uncovered in hot oven until pasta and pepperoni are heated through, 8-10 minutes.Carefully remove tray from oven and stir to combine.To serve, top with remaining shredded cheese. Bon appétit!
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