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Shrimp Pesto Pasta
with zucchini
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Shellfish (Shrimp), Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} calories
Chef
Rachel Post
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In Your Box (serves 2)
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8 oz. Fully Cooked Shrimp
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8 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 4 oz. Sliced Zucchini
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1 oz. Basil Pesto
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1 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
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1 oz. Cream Cheese
- 2 tsp. Mirepoix Broth Concentrate
- 1½ tsp. Cornstarch
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving) oPNdaYOX
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Calories440
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Carbohydrates45g
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Net Carbs43g
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Fat16g
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Protein29g
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Sodium1640mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- 1 Baking Sheet
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 Microwave Instructions
Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Drain shrimp thoroughly and pat dry.
Combine zucchini, garlic salt, and 1 tsp. olive oil in provided tray. Spread into an even layer. Cover tray with a damp paper towel. Microwave covered until zucchini is bright green, 1-2 minutes.Carefully remove tray from microwave. Uncover and drain excess liquid. Add shrimp, cornstarch, pasta, cream cheese, mirepoix base, and 2 Tbsp. water to tray. Stir until combined. Cream cheese will melt as meal heats. Cover tray with a damp paper towel. Microwave covered until pasta and shrimp are heated through, 2-3 minutes.Carefully remove tray from microwave. Add half the Parmesan (reserve remaining for garnish) and pesto. Stir until sauce is smooth.To serve, garnish with remaining Parmesan. Bon appétit! -
2 Oven instructions
Turn oven on to 375 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Make sure to use conventional oven setting, not convection. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Drain shrimp thoroughly and pat dry.
Combine zucchini, garlic salt, and 1 tsp. olive oil in provided tray. Spread into an even layer. Cover tray with foil. Place tray on a baking sheet. Bake covered in hot oven until zucchini is bright green, 8-10 minutes.Carefully remove tray from oven. Uncover and drain excess liquid. Add shrimp, cornstarch, pasta, cream cheese, mirepoix base, and 2 Tbsp. water to tray. Stir until combined. Cream cheese will melt as meal heats. Place tray on a baking sheet. Bake again uncovered in hot oven until cream cheese has melted and shrimp are heated through, 8-10 minutes.Carefully remove tray from oven. Add half the Parmesan (reserve remaining for garnish) and pesto. Stir until sauce is smooth.To serve, garnish with remaining Parmesan. Bon appétit!
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