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Sicilian Crème Tortellini
with zucchini and peas
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesVegetarian
Chef
Laura Alpern
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In Your Box (serves 4)
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18 oz. Par-Cooked 5-Cheese Tortellini
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8 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 8 oz. Sliced Zucchini
- 3 oz. Peas
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2 oz. Shredded Italian Cheese Blend
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2 oz. Sicilian Sauce
- 2 tsp. Mirepoix Broth Concentrate
- 2 tsp. Minced Garlic and Parsley
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories550
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Carbohydrates57g
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Net Carbs51g
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Fat27g
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Protein21g
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Sodium1440mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 Large Non-Stick Pans
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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Meatlovers! If using protein, cook in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil.
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If using antibiotic free chicken, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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If using salmon, pat dry. Add salmon, skin-side up first, and cook until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 3-4 minutes per side.
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If using steak strips, pat dry, coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Stir occasionally until steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.
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Add protein to meal as desired.
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1 Cook the Zucchini
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add zucchini and a pinch of salt and pepper to hot pan. Stir occasionally until slightly browned and tender, 6-8 minutes.Add minced garlic and parsley and stir occasionally until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner.While zucchini cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Start the Sauce
Place another large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
Add 1 cup water, cream base, mirepoix base, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper to hot, dry pan. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. -
3 Add the Tortellini
Once simmering, add tortellini to hot pan. Stir occasionally until combined and tortellini are tender, 5-7 minutes.
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4 Finish Sauce and Finish Dish
Add peas, Sicilian sauce (to taste), half the cheese (reserve remaining for garnish), zucchini, and a pinch of salt to hot pan. Kids not a fan of extra heat? Feel free to skip or reduce the Sicilian sauce.
Stir often until sauce is slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes.If too thick, add additional water, 1 tsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping tortellini with remaining cheese. Bon appétit!
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