Meal Kit
Spicy Feta and Pepper Penne
with sun-dried tomato cream sauce
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 7 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesVegetarian
Chef
Patrick Le Beau
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In Your Box (serves 2)
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
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5 oz. Penne Pasta
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2 oz. Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
- 2 oz. Sliced Banana Peppers
- 1 Shallot
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1 oz. Crumbled Feta Cheese
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⅓ oz. Butter
- ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
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Nutrition (per serving) oOAjD43y
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Calories580
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Carbohydrates71g
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Net Carbs63g
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Fat27g
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Protein16g
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Sodium1080mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Colander
- 1 Medium Pot
- 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
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 breasts, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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If using filets mignon, pat dry. Cook until steak reaches desired doneness, or 4-6 minutes per side for medium/medium-well. Rest, 3 minutes. Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.
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If using salmon, pat dry. Add salmon, skin-side up first, and cook until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side.
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Add protein to meal as desired.
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1 Cook the Pasta
Once water is boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente, 8-10 minutes.
Remove from burner. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta in a colander and set aside.While pasta cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Stem, seed, remove ribs, and cut bell pepper into 1/2" dice.
Coarsely chop spinach.Peel and halve shallot. Cut halves into 1/4" dice.Coarsely chop banana peppers. -
3 Start the Sauce
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add bell peppers and a pinch of salt and pepper to hot pan. Stir occasionally until starting to brown, 2-3 minutes.Add shallots and stir occasionally until softened, 1-2 minutes.Stir in banana peppers (to taste) until warmed through, 30-60 seconds. -
4 Finish Sauce and Add Pasta
Add cream base, spinach, pesto, pasta, butter, half the reserved pasta cooking water, and a pinch of salt and pepper to hot pan. Bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, stir constantly until thickened and spinach just starts to wilt, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner.If sauce is too thick, add additional reserved pasta cooking water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached. -
5 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing pasta with cheese and red pepper flakes (to taste). Bon appétit!
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