Meal Kit

Spaghetti with Roasted Red Pepper Cream

with garlic bread

Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.

Difficulty Level: Expert

Spice Level: Mild

Cook Within: 7 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

  • Vegetarian
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We've given you twists in your favorite dishes, and turns to new ingredients and techniques you've never heard of. But not every meal should be an adventure. Some meals should fill the soul, the belly, the heart with warmth and flavors that are familiar. This tomato-y pasta, augmented by the sweetness of the roasted peppers and the heat of the red pepper flakes, checks all the comfort boxes and then some. In fact, we think this meal fits in quite nicely with some soft slippers, snug blankets, and a warm mug of cocoa. Treat yourself!

Tip: Make quick work of mincing garlic by smashing the whole clove with the side of your chef's knife. Then rock the knife back and forth, keeping the tip steady by resting your other hand over the top.

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 2 Red Bell Peppers
  • Info
    1 Mini Baguette
  • Info
    5 oz. Spaghetti
  • Info
    4 oz. Light Cream
  • 1 Shallot
  • 2 Tbsp. Tomato Paste
  • Info
    1 oz. Cheese and Garlic Croutons
  • Info
    1 oz. Grated Parmesan
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes

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.

  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    880
  • Carbohydrates
    118g
  • Net Carbs
    108g
  • Fat
    36g
  • Protein
    25g
  • Sodium
    1570mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Cooking Spray
  • 1 Medium Pot
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Colander
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 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
  1. 1

    Roast Peppers and Prepare Ingredients

    Stem red bell peppers, halve, seed, and remove ribs. Place peppers on prepared baking sheet, skin side up. Drizzle with 1 tsp. olive oil and a pinch of salt and massage oil into peppers. Roast in hot oven until slightly charred and tender, 20-22 minutes.

    Remove peppers to a cutting board. Replace foil on baking sheet and reserve.

    While peppers roast, mince garlic.

    Halve baguette lengthwise.

    Peel and halve shallot. Slice thinly.

    Crush croutons into coarse crumbs.

  2. 2

    Cook the Pasta

    Once water is boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente, 8-10 minutes.

    Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta in a colander and set aside.

    While pasta cooks, make garlic bread.

  3. 3

    Bake Garlic Bread and Cut Bell Peppers

    Combine 1 Tbsp. olive oil and half the garlic (reserve remaining for sauce) in a mixing bowl.

    Place baguette on re-foiled baking sheet, cut side up. Spread olive oil-garlic mixture on cut side. Bake until golden brown, 5-7 minutes.

    While garlic bread bakes, cut roasted red peppers into 1/4" dice.

  4. 4

    Make the Sauce

    Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat. Add 1 tsp. olive oil and shallot to hot pan. Stir often until shallot begins to caramelize, 3-5 minutes.

    Add remaining garlic and red pepper flakes (to taste). Cook until aromatic, 30-60 seconds.

    Stir in pasta cooking water, cream, tomato paste, and roasted red peppers and any accumulated juices. Bring to a simmer and stir occasionally until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 2-3 minutes.

    Season with 1/2 tsp. salt. Remove from burner.

  5. 5

    Finish the Dish

    Combine pasta and Parmesan with sauce until pasta is completely coated.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with crushed croutons. Bon appétit!

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