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Creamy Bacon Cavatappi

Creamy Bacon Cavatappi

with Broccoli and White Cheddar
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Calories
980 kcal
Protein
30g protein
Preparation Time
30 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Wheat
  • Milk
  • Sulphites
  • Tree nuts
  • Milk
  • Mustard
  • Peanuts
  • Sesame
  • Soy
  • Sulphites
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Wheat
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

100 g

Bacon Strips

170 g

Cavatappi

(Contains: Wheat)

227 g

Broccoli

56 g

Yellow Onion, chopped

113 mL

Cream

(Contains: Milk)

½ cup

White Cheddar Cheese, shredded

(Contains: Milk)

10 g

Cream Sauce Spice Blend

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

1 unit(s)

Chicken Broth Concentrate

1 unit(s)

Cream Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

7 g

Zesty Garlic Blend

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

Not included in your delivery

0.13 tsp

Salt*

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

Calories980 kcal
Fat60 g
Saturated Fat31 g
Carbohydrate84 g
Sugar7 g
Dietary Fiber8 g
Protein30 g
Cholesterol155 mg
Sodium1560 mg
Trans Fat1 g
Potassium750 mg
Calcium350 mg
Iron4 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 Non-Stick Pan
Tongs
Large Pot
Measuring Spoons
Colander

Cooking Steps

Cook bacon
1
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. 
  • Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick pan over medium. When hot, add bacon. Cook for 5-7 min, flipping often, until crispy.** Remove from heat. 
  • Using tongs, transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Set aside.
  • Discard all but 1 tbsp (1 1/2 tbsp) bacon fat from pan. 
Prep broccoli
2
  • Meanwhile, cut broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
Cook cavatappi and broccoli
3
  • To the boiling water, add cavatappi. Cook for 7-8 min, stirring occasionally, until almost tender but still firm to the bite.
  • Reserve 1/4 cup (1/2 cup) pasta water.
  • Add broccoli to the pot and cook for 1-2 min, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  • Drain and return cavatappi and broccoli to the pot, off heat.
Make sauce
4
  • Reheat pan with reserved bacon fat over medium.
  • When hot, add onions. Cook for 2-3 min, stirring often, until tender. 
  • Sprinkle Cream Sauce Spice Blend and Zesty Garlic Blend over onions, then stir to coat.
  • While whisking, add cream and 1/2 cup (3/4 cup) water. Add cream cheese and broth concentrate. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 min, stirring often, until sauce thickens slightly. 
  • Remove from heat, then stir for 1 min, until cheddar melts. Season with pepper. 
Finish cavatappi
5
  • To the pan with sauce, add cavatappi and broccoli.
  • Season with salt and pepper, if you like, then stir to combine. (TIP: If you prefer a lighter sauce, add some reserved pasta water, 1-2 tbsp at a time.) 
Finish and serve
6
  • Divide cavatappi and sauce between bowls.
  • Roughly crumble bacon over top.
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