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Creamy Roasted Pepper Pesto Penne and Veggies

Creamy Roasted Pepper Pesto Penne and Veggies

with Garlic Toasts and Ricotta
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Calories
900 kcal
Protein
27g protein
Preparation Time
25 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Wheat
  • Barley
  • Sulphites
  • Soy
  • Sesame
  • Soy
  • Walnuts
  • Oats
  • Rye
  • Triticale
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Sulphites
  • Milk
  • Mustard
  • Tree nuts
  • Peanuts
  • Wheat
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

100 g

Ricotta Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

1 unit(s)

Ciabatta Roll

(Contains: Wheat, Barley May contain traces of: Sesame, Soy, Walnuts, Oats, Rye, Triticale)

170 g

Penne

(Contains: Wheat)

1 unit(s)

Sweet Bell Pepper

56 g

Baby Spinach

1 unit(s)

Zucchini

2 unit(s)

Garlic, cloves

½ cup

Roasted Pepper Pesto

(Contains: Milk May contain traces of: Soy, Sulphites)

56 mL

Cream

(Contains: Milk)

5 g

Italian Herb Spice Blend

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

7.5 g

Vegetable Stock Powder

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

Not included in your delivery

½ tbsp

Oil*

1 tbsp

Butter*

(Contains: Milk)

¼ tsp

Salt*

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

Calories900 kcal
Fat41 g
Saturated Fat17 g
Carbohydrate109 g
Sugar12 g
Dietary Fiber9 g
Protein27 g
Cholesterol80 mg
Sodium1960 mg
Trans Fat1 g
Potassium1050 mg
Calcium300 mg
Iron6.5 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

Cook pasta
1
  • Before starting, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high. 
  • Preheat the broiler to high.
  • Wash and dry all produce.
  • To the boiling water, add penne. Cook for 12-14 min, until tender but still firm to the bite.
  • Reserve 1 cup (2 cups) pasta water.
  • Strain penne, then return to the pot, off heat.
Prep and make garlic-ricotta
2
  • While pasta cooks, peel, then mince or grate garlic.
  • Core, then cut pepper into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Halve zucchini lengthwise, then cut into 1/2-inch half-moons.
  • Roughly chop spinach.  (TIP: Place spinach in a bowl, then roughly chop using a pair of kitchen scissors.)
  • To a small bowl, add ricotta, half the Italian Herb Spice Blend and half the garlic. Season with salt and pepper, then stir to combine.
Cook veggies
3
  • Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high.
  • When hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then zucchini and peppers. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3-5 min, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp. 
Prep garlic-butter toasts
4
  • While veggies cook, to a small microwaveable bowl, add remaining garlic and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter. Microwave for 30 sec, until butter melts.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cut ciabatta into 4 equal slices (you will have 8 slices for 4 servings), then arrange on a baking sheet.
  • Spread garlic butter over top. 
Finish penne
5
  • Sprinkle remaining Italian Herb Spice Blend over the veggies. Stir to coat.
  • Add cream, pesto, stock powder and half the reserved pasta water. Cook for 1 min, stirring often, until simmering.
  • To the pan with sauce and veggies, add penne and spinach. Cook for 1-2 min, stirring occasionally, until spinach wilts. (TIP: For a lighter sauce consistency, add remaining reserved pasta water, 1-2 tbsp at a time.) 
Finish and serve
6
  • Broil garlic-butter toasts in the middle of the oven for 2-4 min, until golden. (TIP: Keep an eye on buns so they don't burn.)
  • Divide pasta and garlic-butter toasts between bowls.
  • Dollop garlic-ricotta clouds over top.