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Bison Meatballs and Cavatappi

Bison Meatballs and Cavatappi

with Creamy Mushroom Sauce and Spinach
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Calories
990 kcal
Protein
47g protein
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Wheat
  • Milk
  • Oats
  • Rye
  • Sesame
  • Soy
  • Barley
  • Mustard
  • Fish
  • Egg
  • Sulphites
  • Peanuts
  • Triticale
  • Crustaceans
  • Mustard
  • Tree nuts
  • Soy
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Milk
  • Sesame
  • Wheat
  • Gluten
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

250 g

Lean Ground Bison

170 g

Cavatappi

(Contains: Wheat)

227 g

Mushrooms

56 g

Baby Spinach

2 unit(s)

Garlic, cloves

¼ cup

Parmesan Cheese, shredded

(Contains: Milk)

1 unit(s)

Cream Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

2 unit(s)

Beef Broth Concentrate

2 tbsp

Italian Breadcrumbs

(Contains: Fish, Egg, Sulphites, Peanuts, Triticale, Crustaceans, Mustard, Tree nuts, Soy, May contain traces of allergens, Oats, Rye, Sesame, Soy, Wheat, Barley, Milk)

½ tbsp

Dijon Mustard

(Contains: Fish, Milk, Sesame, Egg, Wheat, Crustaceans, Soy, Gluten, Sulphites, May contain traces of allergens, Mustard)

10 g

Cream Sauce Spice Blend

(Contains: Tree nuts, Milk, Mustard, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Sulphites, May contain traces of allergens, Wheat)

Not included in your delivery

2 tbsp

Milk*

(Contains: Milk)

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

2 tbsp

Butter*

(Contains: Milk)

¼ tsp

Salt*

1 tbsp

Oil*

Calories990 kcal
Fat52 g
Saturated Fat24 g
Carbohydrate85 g
Sugar7 g
Dietary Fiber7 g
Protein47 g
Cholesterol145 mg
Sodium1630 mg
Trans Fat1 g
Potassium1250 mg
Calcium250 mg
Iron8 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Cooking Steps

Prep
1
  • Before starting, to a large pot, add 10 cups water and 2 tsp salt (use the same for 4 servings). Cover and bring to a boil over high.
  • Wash and dry all produce. 
  • Thinly slice mushrooms.
  • Peel, then mince or grate garlic.
  • Roughly chop spinach.
Form meatballs
2
  • To a large bowl, add Dijon, breadcrumbs and 2 tbsp (1/4 cup) milk. Stir to combine.
  • Add bison, half of the Parmesan, half of the garlic and 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) salt. Season with pepper, then combine. (TIP: If you prefer a firmer meatball, add an egg to the mixture!).
  • Roll mixture into 10 (20) equal-sized meatballs.
Cook cavatappi
3
  • To the boiling water, add cavatappi. 
  • Cook uncovered for 8-9 min, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  • Reserve 1 1/2 cups (3 cups) pasta water, then drain and return cavatappi to the same pot, off heat.
Sear meatballs
4
  • Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high.
  • When the pan is hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, then meatballs. 
  • Cook for 4-5 min, turning occasionally, until golden. (NOTE: Don't overcrowd the pan; cook in 2 batches if needed.)
  • Transfer to a plate. (NOTE: It’s okay if meatballs don't cook all the way through at this step.)
  • Discard all but 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) fat from pan. 
  • Reheat the same pan over medium-high. Add 2 tbsp (1/4 cup) butter, then swirl the pan for 1 min, until butter is melted.
Cook veggies and finish sauce
5
  • To the pan, add mushrooms. Cook for 4-5 min, stirring occasionally to remove browned bits from the bottom of the pan, until softened. 
  • Add remaining garlic, then sprinkle Cream Sauce Spice Blend over top. Cook for 1 min, stirring often, until fragrant. 
  • Add meatballs, broth concentrate, cream cheese and 1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 cups) reserved pasta water. Stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. 
  • Cover and cook for 3-5 min, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly and meatballs are cooked through.**
Finish and serve
6
  • To the pan with sauce, add cavatappi and spinach. Season with salt and pepper. 
  • Stir for 1 min, until spinach wilts. (TIP: For a lighter sauce consistency, add more reserved pasta water, 1-2 tbsp at a time.)
  • Divide cavatappi and meatballs between plates.
  • Sprinkle remaining Parmesan over top.
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