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Italian Beef Cavatappi

Italian Beef Cavatappi

with Herbed Ricotta
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Calories
920 kcal
Protein
47g protein
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Wheat
  • Milk
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Milk
  • Mustard
  • Tree nuts
  • Peanuts
  • Sesame
  • Soy
  • Triticale
  • Wheat
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

250 g

Ground Beef

170 g

Cavatappi

(Contains: Wheat)

1 unit(s)

Sweet Bell Pepper

28 g

Baby Spinach

7 g

Parsley

1 unit(s)

Garlic, cloves

100 g

Ricotta Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

1 unit(s)

Crushed Tomatoes with Garlic and Onion

4.3 g

Italian Seasoning

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

Not included in your delivery

1 tbsp

Butter*

(Contains: Milk)

0.38 tsp

Salt*

1 tbsp

Oil*

¼ tsp

Pepper*

Calories920 kcal
Fat42 g
Saturated Fat18 g
Carbohydrate91 g
Sugar17 g
Dietary Fiber9 g
Protein47 g
Cholesterol130 mg
Sodium990 mg
Trans Fat1 g
Potassium1550 mg
Calcium300 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.
Colander
Large Pot
Measuring Spoons
Measuring Cups
Large Non-Stick Pan
Small Bowl

Cooking Steps

Cook cavatappi
1
  • Before starting, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil (use same for 4 servings). Wash and dry all produce.
  • To the boiling water, add cavatappi. Cook uncovered for 10-12 min, stirring occasionally, until tender. Strain, then return to the pot, off heat.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup (1 cup) pasta water, then drain and return cavatappi to the same pot, off heat.
  • To the pot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter, then stir to coat.
Cook beef
2
  • Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high.
  • When hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then beef. Cook for 4-5 min, breaking up beef into smaller pieces, until no pink remains.**
Prep and flavour ricotta
3
  • Core, then cut pepper into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Roughly chop spinach.
  • Finely chop parsley.
  • Peel, then mince or grate garlic.
  • In a small bowl, combine ricotta, half the parsley, 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) Italian Seasoning, 1/8 tsp (1/4 tsp) salt and 1/8 tsp (1/4 tsp) pepper.
Cook veggies
4
  • To the same pan, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then peppers and garlic. Cook for 3-4 min, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp. Season with salt and pepper.
Make sauce
5
  • Add crushed tomatoes and remaining Italian Seasoning. Bring sauce up to a simmer.
  • Once simmering, cook for 3-4 min, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly.
  • Remove from heat.
Finish and serve
6
  • To the pot with cavatappi, add sauce, beef, spinach, and 1/4 cup (1/2 cup) pasta water, then stir to coat. (TIP: For a lighter sauce consistency, add more reserved pasta water, 1-2 tbsp at a time, if desired.) Season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide pasta between bowls. Top with herbed ricotta.
  • Sprinkle with remaining parsley.
Modularity step (under step 2)
7

If you've opted to get beef, prep and cook in the same way the recipe instructs you to prep and cook sausage.**

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