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Prosciutto Carbonara Spaghetti
with tomato and red pepper sauce
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} calories

Chef
Rachel Post
Dive into this delicious pool of spaghetti with the salty richness of crisped prosciutto. With every fork twirl you make, the smile on your face will continue to grow. Trust us, we’ve seen it happen.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 3 Roma Tomatoes
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- 2 oz. Prosciutto
- 2 Green Onions
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- 2 tsp. Mirepoix Broth Concentrate
- ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories440
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Carbohydrates48g
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Net Carbs43g
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Fat19g
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Protein19g
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Sodium1670mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
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
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1 Crisp the Proscuitto
Line a plate with a paper towel.
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1/2 tsp. olive oil. Working in batches, if necessary, add prosciutto to hot pan in a single layer. Cook until crisp, 1-2 minutes per side.Transfer prosciutto to towel-lined plate. Let cool. Once cool enough to handle, coarsely chop.While prosciutto crisps and cools, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Trim and thinly slice green onions, keeping white and green portions separate.
Core tomatoes and cut into 1/4" dice. -
3 Make the Sauce
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add white portions of green onions and cook, 30 seconds.
Add tomatoes, 1/4 tsp. salt, and half the red pepper flakes (to taste; reserve remaining for garnish) to hot pan. Stir occasionally until tender and juices are released, 2-3 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water and mirepoix base. Bring to a simmer. Once simmering, stir occasionally until liquid has reduced by half, 3-4 minutes. -
4 Add Pasta and Finish Dish
Add pasta, half the crisped prosciutto (reserve remaining for garnish), pesto, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Stir occasionally until combined and heated through, 1-2 minutes.
Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with remaining crisped prosciutto, remaining red pepper flakes (to taste), green portions of green onions, and cheese. Bon appétit!
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