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Pasta Parmesan

Pasta Parmesan

with Zucchini, Tuscan Herbs, and Marinara Sauce

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamPublished on March 27, 2019
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Pasta in tomato sauce can be a fantastic feast—it just needs a few accents to take it beyond basic. Luckily, we’ve got some good ones. This penne in marinara comes with zucchini, Tuscan herbs and spices, basil, and a cheesy breadcrumb crust. Once you’ve tossed everything together and popped it in the oven, you’re just minutes away from cheesy, herbaceous, saucy, and just ever so slightly spicy bliss.

Tags:
Veggie
Allergens:
Milk
Wheat

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total Time35 minutes
Prep Time
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

1 unit

Zucchini

4 ounce

Fresh Mozzarella

(Contains: Milk)

1 unit

Yellow Onion

2 clove

Garlic

½ ounce

Basil

6 ounce

Penne Pasta

(Contains: Wheat)

1 tablespoon

Tuscan Heat Spice

14 ounce

Marinara Cup

¼ cup

Parmesan Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

¼ cup

Panko Breadcrumbs

(Contains: Wheat)

Not included in your delivery

1 tablespoon

Olive Oil

Salt

Pepper

Nutrition Values

/ per serving
Energy (kJ)3096 kJ
Calories740 kcal
Fat28 g
Saturated Fat11 g
Carbohydrate93 g
Sugar14 g
Dietary Fiber8 g
Protein28 g
Cholesterol55 mg
Sodium1100 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.

Utensils

Large Pot
Strainer
Large Pan
Small Bowl

Instructions

Prep
1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Preheat broiler to high. Wash and dry all produce. Cut zucchini into ¼-inch cubes. Cut mozzarella into ½-inch cubes. Halve, peel, and chop onion. Mince or grate garlic. Pick half the basil leaves from stems and roughly chop (save the rest for garnish).

Cook Pasta
2

Once water boils, add penne to pot. Cook until al dente, 9-11 minutes. Carefully scoop out ½ cup pasta cooking water, then drain.

Cook Veggies
3

Meanwhile, heat a large drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over mediumhigh heat (use an ovenproof pan if you have one). Add zucchini and cook, stirring, until just browned, about 5 minutes. Add onion, garlic, and half the Tuscan Heat Spice (we’ll use the rest later). Cook, stirring, until softened, 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Simmer Sauce
4

Add marinara sauce, penne, remaining Tuscan Heat Spice, and reserved pasta cooking water to pan and stir to combine. Let simmer until warmed through, 3-4 minutes. Stir in chopped basil and half the Parmesan. Season with plenty of salt and pepper. TIP: If your pan is not ovenproof, transfer contents to an 8-by-11-inch baking dish at this point. For 4 servings, transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish..

Top Pasta
5

Scatter mozzarella over pasta in pan or dish. In a small bowl, combine panko, remaining Parmesan, and a drizzle of olive oil, then sprinkle over pasta.

Broil and Serve
6

Place pan or dish under broiler and broil until panko is golden brown and sauce is bubbly, 5-7 minutes. (TIP: Keep an eye out for any burning.) Let cool slightly. Tear remaining basil leaves and scatter over top. Divide between bowls or plates and serve.

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