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Tortellini A La Vodka
with caramelized onion crema
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat
- Vegetarian
Chef
Rachel Post
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 9 oz. Par-Cooked 5-Cheese Tortellini
- 4 oz. Marinara Sauce
- 4 oz. Sliced Red Bell Peppers
- 2 oz. Cream Cheese
- 1 oz. Shredded Asiago Cheese
- 1 oz. Creme Fraiche
- ¾ oz. Roasted Garlic & Herb Butter
- ¼ oz. Caramelized Onion Jam
- ½ tsp. Garlic Pepper
- 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning Blend
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories670
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Carbohydrates63g
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Net Carbs55g
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Fat37g
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Protein21g
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Sodium1850mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Pot
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Colander/Strainer
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 filets mignon or sirloin steaks, 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 Tortellini and Make Caramelized Onion Crema
Once water is boiling, add tortellini and cook until al dente, 3-4 minutes.
Remove from burner. Reserve 1/2 cup tortellini cooking water. Drain tortellini in a colander/strainer and set aside. Wipe pot clean and reserve.While tortellini cooks, in a mixing bowl, combine caramelized onion jam, creme fraiche, 2 tsp. water, and a pinch of pepper. Set aside. -
2 Cook the Bell Peppers
Return pot used to cook tortellini to medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add bell peppers and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot pot. Stir occasionally until tender, 3-4 minutes. -
3 Add the Sauce
Add marinara, cream cheese, Italian seasoning, 1/4 cup reserved tortellini cooking water, garlic pepper, and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot pot. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, stir occasionally until sauce is slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes.If too thick, add additional reserved tortellini cooking water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached. -
4 Add Tortellini and Finish Dish
Add tortellini to hot pot. Stir occasionally until tortellini is coated, 1-2 minutes.
Stir in butter until combined, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping tortellini with caramelized onion crema. Garnish with shredded cheese. Bon appétit!
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