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Pesto Cream Beef Penne
with zucchini and chives
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Hannah Fenton
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Steak Strips
- 8 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 1 Zucchini
- 1 oz. Basil Pesto
- 1 oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
- ½ oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 2 tsp. Minced Garlic and Parsley
- 0.28 oz. Lemon Juice
- 6 Chive Sprigs
- 1 tsp. Garlic Pepper
- ½ tsp. Lemon N Herb Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories710
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Carbohydrates48g
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Net Carbs45g
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Fat39g
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Protein44g
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Sodium1510mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 2 Large Non-Stick Pans
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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If using diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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If using shrimp, pat dry. Cook until pink and shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.
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1 Cook the Steak Strips
Pat steak strips dry. Coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Season all over with garlic pepper and 1/4 tsp. salt.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.Add steak strips to hot pan. Stir occasionally until no pink remains and steak strips reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 4-6 minutes.Remove from burner. Rest, 3 minutes.While steak strips cook, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Trim zucchini ends, halve lengthwise, and cut into 1/4” half-moons on an angle.
Mince chives. -
3 Cook the Zucchini
Place another large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add zucchini, lemon n herb seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper to hot pan. Stir occasionally until slightly browned and tender, 3-4 minutes.Add minced garlic and parsley and stir constantly until garlic is fragrant, 30-60 seconds. -
4 Add Sauce and Pasta and Finish Dish
Add grated cheese, cream base, pesto, lemon juice (to taste), and a pinch of salt to hot pan. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, add pasta and steak strips. Stir often until pasta is heated through, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with shredded cheese and chives. Bon appétit!
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