Meal Kit
Portuguese Truffled Spaghetti
With Chickpeas, Pimentão, and Mushrooms
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 7 days
Contains: Wheat
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Vegetarian
Chef
Jacqueline Fisch
This comforting take on traditional spaghetti is elevated by truffle oil and the massa de pimentão, which is a Portuguese red pepper sauce. Growing up, I remember spending September days in my grandparents’ garage, manually grinding peppers to be mixed with salt and then canned for massa de pimentão. The zesty and sweet red pepper plays off the earthy truffle oil beautifully in this dish, and it’s a great way to pack two full servings of fiber- and mineral-rich veggies into your meal.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 24 oz. Baby Bella Mushrooms
- 15½ oz. Canned Chickpeas
- 15 oz. Diced Tomatoes, Canned
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8 oz. Spaghetti
- 1 Yellow Onion
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 2 Tbsp. Tomato Paste
- 1 fl. oz. Truffle Oil
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 4 Basil Sprigs
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Nutrition (per serving) MOxwkKqr
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Calories920
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Carbohydrates156g
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Net Carbs138g
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Fat20g
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Protein35g
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Sodium750mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Pot
- 1 Colander
- 1 Large Pan
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 Prepare the Ingredients
Thoroughly rinse produce and pat dry. Dice red bell pepper. Peel and dice onion. Finely chop basil. Mince garlic cloves. Slice mushrooms. Drain and rinse chickpeas.
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2 Cook the Pasta
Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Put a colander in the sink. Once water is boiling, add the spaghetti. Cook for 7-8 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
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3 Prepare the Sauce
Heat half the truffle oil in a large pan and sauté onions over medium heat until translucent. Add garlic and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Add chickpeas and cook until all liquid has evaporated and chickpeas begin to crisp on the outside. Stir frequently to avoid burning.
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4 Finish the Sauce
Add mushrooms to the pan, stirring occasionally for 4-5 minutes. Then add red bell pepper, tomatoes (with juice from can), tomato paste, and pimentão paste and turn heat to low. Simmer for 5-10 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
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5 Plate the Dish
Place a serving of spaghetti on a plate, twirling as you go to create some height. Add a ladle or two of sauce. Drizzle remaining truffle oil over the pasta. Garnish with fresh basil and a crack of black pepper.
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