Chipotle Steak Cavatappi
with Cilantro-Lime Marinated TomatoesCalories
:
860 kcalProtein
:
54g proteinTotal
:
35 minutesDifficulty
:
EasyAllergens:
- Wheat
- Milk
- Egg
- Mustard
- Soy
- Sulphites
- Tree nuts
- Fish
- Wheat
- Egg
- Sesame
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Soy
- Crustaceans
- Milk
- May contain traces of allergens
- Peanuts
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Ingredients
Serving amount
285 g
Top Sirloin Steak
170 g
Cavatappi
(Contains: Wheat)
1 unit(s)
Tomato
1 unit(s)
Lime
7 g
Cilantro
½ cup
Cheddar Cheese, shredded
(Contains: Milk)
2 unit(s)
Cream Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
2 tbsp
Chipotle Sauce
(Contains: Milk, Egg, Mustard, Soy May be present: Sulphites, Tree nuts, Fish, Wheat, Egg, Sesame, Gluten, Mustard, Soy, Crustaceans, Milk)
6 g
Southwest Spice Blend
(May be present: Sulphites, Tree nuts, Wheat, Sesame, Soy, Milk, Peanuts)
1 tbsp
All-Purpose Flour
(Contains: Wheat May be present: Sulphites, Tree nuts, Fish, Egg, Sesame, Gluten, Mustard, Soy, Crustaceans, Milk, Peanuts)
Not included in your delivery
½ tsp
Sugar*
1 tbsp
Oil*
¼ tsp
Salt*
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
Nutrition facts
Calories860 kcal
Fat35 g
Saturated Fat15 g
Carbohydrate84 g
Sugar12 g
Dietary Fiber7 g
Protein54 g
Cholesterol125 mg
Sodium930 mg
Trans Fat1 g
Potassium1050 mg
Calcium300 mg
Iron7.5 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.
Cooking Steps
1
- Before starting, preheat the oven to 450°F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high.
- Wash and dry all produce.
- To the boiling water, add cavatappi. Cook uncovered for 8-9 min, stirring occasionally, until tender.
- Reserve 1/2 cup (1 cups) pasta water. Strain cavatappi, then return to the pot, off heat.
2
- Meanwhile, cut tomatoes into 1/4-inch pieces.
- Zest, then juice lime.
- Roughly chop cilantro.
- In a large bowl, whisk together lime zest, lime juice, 1/2 tsp (1 tsp) sugar and 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add tomatoes and cilantro. Toss to coat. Set aside.
3
- Meanwhile, pat steaks dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high.
- When hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then steaks. Cook for 1-2 min per side, until browned.
- Remove from heat and transfer steaks to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
4
- Using a silicone brush, brush half the chipotle sauce over steaks.
- Roast in the top of the oven 5-8 min or until cooked to desired doneness.**
- When steaks are done, remove from heat and transfer to a plate. Loosely cover with foil and set aside to rest for 2-3 min.
5
- Reheat the same pan (from step 3) over medium-low.
- When hot, add 2 tbsp (4 tbsp) butter, then swirl the pan to melt.
- Add flour and Southwest Spice Blend. Cook for 1-2 min, stirring often, until fragrant.
- Add cream cheese, cheddar, remaining chipotle sauce, 1/2 cup (1 cup) milk, 1/4 cup (1/2 cup) reserved pasta water and 1/8 tsp (1/4 tsp) salt. (TIP: For a lighter sauce consistency, add more reserved pasta water, 1-2 tbsp at a time.) Cook for 2-3 min, stirring often, until cream cheese has melted and sauce has thickened.
6
- To the pot with cavatappi, add sauce. Stir to combine.
- Thinly slice steaks.
- Divide pasta between bowls. Top with steak and marinated tomatoes.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour: The combination of chipotle, cheesy pasta, and lime-marinated tomatoes surprised many reviewers in the best way. Some found the chipotle flavour too intense, particularly in the sauce, so adjust the amount to your heat preference.
- Ease of prep: Most reviewers found the recipe straightforward to follow, though keeping the heat at medium-low when building the sauce helps prevent scorching before the liquid is added.
- Suggestions: Adding a small amount of garlic to the cheese sauce was a well-received enhancement; some reviewers also suggest sautéing peppers and onions to add more vegetables to the pasta. If the sauce feels more creamy than cheesy, stir in extra shredded cheddar to reach your preferred flavour.
- Leftovers: Some reviewers noted the portions were satisfying, and a few mentioned serving the steak, pasta, and tomatoes separately rather than combined, which worked well for the table.
