Fast & Fresh

Poblano Popper and Beef Tri-Tip Cheesy Pasta

no prep, quick cook

Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Medium

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • Info
    8 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
  • 8 oz. Cooked Sliced Beef Tri-Tip
  • 3 oz. Corn Kernels
  • 3 oz. Diced Poblano
  • Info
    2 oz. Light Cream Cheese
  • Info
    1 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • Info
    ½ oz. Crispy Jalapeños
  • Info
    ½ oz. Flour
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    2 tsp. Buttermilk-Dill Seasoning

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.

  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    630
  • Carbohydrates
    64g
  • Net Carbs
    61g
  • Fat
    24g
  • Protein
    41g
  • Sodium
    1520mg

Recipe Steps

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
  1. 1

    Microwave Instructions

    Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Combine poblano, corn, flour, and 1 tsp. olive oil in the provided tray. Add 3/4 cup water, cream cheese, and seasoning blend and stir to combine. Cream cheese will melt as meal heats. Cover with a damp paper towel and microwave, 3 minutes. Carefully remove from microwave. Add pasta, shredded cheese, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Stir until combined and cheese has melted, 10-15 seconds. Top with beef. Cover again with a damp paper towel. Microwave until warmed through, 3-4 minutes. Carefully remove from microwave. To serve, garnish with crispy jalapeños (to taste). Bon appétit!

  2. 2

    Oven Instructions

    Turn oven on to 350 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Combine poblano, corn, flour, and 1 tsp. olive oil in the provided tray. Add 3/4 cup water, cream cheese, and seasoning blend and stir to combine. Cream cheese will melt as meal bakes. Cover with foil and place on a baking sheet. Bake covered in hot oven until pepper has softened, 12-14 minutes. Carefully remove from oven. Add pasta, shredded cheese, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Stir until combined and cheese has melted, 10-15 seconds. Top with beef. Cover with foil again and place on a baking sheet. Bake again in hot oven until warmed through, 10-12 minutes. Carefully remove from oven. To serve, garnish with crispy jalapeños (to taste). Bon appétit!

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