Oven-Ready
Red Pepper Shrimp Gemelli
with zucchini and Asiago
Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Shellfish (Shrimp), Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
Chef
Laura Alpern
Still want the great flavors and delicious dinners you've come to expect from Home Chef, but a fraction of the time and barely any work? These oven-ready offerings were made with you in mind. Just follow the assembly instructions, pop it in the oven, and voila! It's like you worked over a hot stove for hours (we'll keep your secret.)
In Your Box (serves 4)
- 16 oz. Cooked Gemelli
- 16 oz. Shrimp
- 8 fl. oz. Tomato Sauce
- 8 oz. Sliced Zucchini
- 2 oz. Red Pepper Pesto
- 2 oz. Cream Cheese
- 1 oz. Shredded Asiago Cheese
- 1 tsp. Garlic and Parsley Seasoning
- 1 tsp. Seasoned Salt Blend
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.
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories400
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Carbohydrates46g
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Net Carbs42g
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Fat13g
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Protein25g
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Sodium1860mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Butter
- Salt
- Olive Oil
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 steak strips, pat dry, coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Cook in a medium non-stick pan with 2 tsp. olive oil over medium heat until steak strips reach minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.
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1 Start the Shrimp and Zucchini
Drain shrimp thoroughly and pat dry.
Evenly divide shrimp and zucchini between both provided trays. Evenly top each tray with 1 tsp. olive oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Stir to combine and spread into an even layer.Bake both trays uncovered in hot oven, 10 minutes.Shrimp will finish cooking in a later step.After 10 minutes, carefully remove trays from oven and drain any excess liquid. Trays will be hot! Use caution. -
2 Add the Sauce and Pasta
Evenly divide pasta, pesto, cream cheese, tomato sauce, garlic and parsley seasoning, and seasoned salt between both trays. Stir to combine and spread into an even layer. Trays will be hot! Use a utensil. Cream cheese will melt as meal bakes.
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3 Finish the Meal
Bake both trays again covered in hot oven until pasta is heated through and shrimp reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 12-17 minutes.
After 12-17 minutes, carefully remove trays from oven. Stir 1/2 Tbsp. softened butter into each tray until combined.To serve, top pasta with shredded cheese. Bon appétit!
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