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Cheesy Plant-Based Protein Shreds and Rigatoni Bake

Cheesy Plant-Based Protein Shreds and Rigatoni Bake

with Veggies and Tomato Sauce
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Calories
870 kcal
Protein
44g protein
Preparation Time
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Wheat
  • Milk
  • Milk
  • Sulphites
  • Wheat
  • Tree nuts
  • Triticale
  • Mustard
  • Soy
  • Sesame
  • Peanuts
  • May contain traces of allergens
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

200 g

Plant-Based Protein Shreds

170 g

Rigatoni

(Contains: Wheat)

1 unit(s)

Zucchini

1 g

Garlic Salt

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

56 g

Baby Spinach

1 unit(s)

Cream Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

¾ cup

Mozzarella Cheese, shredded

(Contains: Milk)

2.15 g

Italian Seasoning

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

1 unit(s)

Crushed Tomatoes with Garlic and Onion

2 unit(s)

Garlic, cloves

Not included in your delivery

0.13 tsp

Salt*

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

¼ tsp

Sugar*

½ tsp

Oil*

Calories870 kcal
Fat37 g
Saturated Fat12 g
Carbohydrate94 g
Sugar15 g
Dietary Fiber10 g
Protein44 g
Cholesterol50 mg
Sodium1760 mg
Trans Fat1 g
Potassium1450 mg
Calcium500 mg
Iron5.5 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.
Large Pot
Colander
Large Non-Stick Pan
Measuring Spoons
8x8" Baking Dish

Cooking Steps

Prep
1
  • Before starting, preheat the broiler to high. 
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. 
  • Wash and dry all produce.
  • Halve zucchini lengthwise, then cut into 1/2-inch half-moons.
  • Roughly chop spinach.
  • Peel, then mince or grate garlic.
Cook rigatoni
2
  • To the boiling water, add rigatoni. Cook for 12-13 min, stirring occasionally, until tender but still firm to the bite.
  • Strain rigatoni, then return to the pot, off heat.
Cook plant-based protein shreds and zucchini
3
  • Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high.
  • When hot, add 1 tsp (2 tsp) oil, then protein shreds and zucchini. 
  • Cook for 6-8 min, tossing occasionally, until cooked through.**
Make sauce
4
  • To the pan with protein shreds and zucchini, add garlic, half the Italian Seasoning (use all for 4 servings) and 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) garlic salt. Season with pepper.
  • Cook for 1 min, stirring often, until fragrant.
  • Add crushed tomatoes, 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) sugar, spinach, cream cheese and half the mozzarella. Cook for 1-2 min, stirring often, until spinach is wilted and sauce is smooth.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
Assemble and broil
5
  • Meanwhile, grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with 1/2 tsp oil. (NOTE: For 4 servings, grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 tsp oil.)
  • When sauce is done, add to the pot with rigatoni, then stir to coat.
  • Transfer rigatoni mixture to the prepared baking dish, then sprinkle remaining mozzarella over top.
  • Broil in the middle of the oven for 1-3 min, until cheese melts. (TIP: Keep your eye on cheese so it doesn't burn!)
Finish and serve
6
  • Let baked rigatoni cool for 2-3 min before serving.
  • Divide between bowls.
7

If you've opted to get plant-based protein shreds, when the pan is hot, add 1 tsp (2 tsp) oil, then protein shreds and zucchini. Cook the same way the recipe instructs you to cook beef, tossing occasionally for 6-8 min, until cooked through.** Disregard instructions to drain excess fat.