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Queso Fundido Cavatappi with Poblano Pepper and Cilantro
stovetop cooking
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Mac and cheese is kid stuff; this is "Queso Fundido Cavatappi with Poblano Pepper and Cilantro." This is a meal for serious adulting adults, who don't just want creamy cheese and pasta, with maybe a bit of meat and a bit of vegetables for balance. Grown-up meal. Pays its taxes and mows the lawn! (It's some really yummy mac and cheese.)
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Ground Pork
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- 1 Poblano Pepper
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- ¼ oz. Cilantro
- ¼ fl. oz. Hot Sauce
- 2 tsp. Taco Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving) Gqy1brqB
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Calories650
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Carbohydrates42g
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Net Carbs39g
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Fat36g
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Protein38g
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Sodium1320mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Large 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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Prepare the Ingredients
Mince cilantro, leaves and stems.
Stem poblano pepper, seed, and cut into 1/2" dice . Poblano peppers can vary in spice level; most are mild, but a few can be quite hot. Wash hands and cutting board after prepping. -
Cook the Ground Pork
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tsp. olive oil, ground pork, poblano pepper, seasoning blend, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper to hot pan.
Break up meat until no pink remains and pork reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees , 5-7 minutes. -
Add the Sauce and Pasta
Add cheese sauce, cream cheese, and 2 Tbsp. water to hot pan. Stir occasionally until combined and warmed through, 1-2 minutes.
Add pasta and stir until combined.Remove from burner. -
Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with hot sauce (to taste), queso fresco, and cilantro. Bon appétit!
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