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Penne Rustica with a Kick

Penne Rustica with a Kick

tossed with Asparagus & topped with Crispy Panko

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The week just isn’t complete without at least one pasta night. If you agree, you’re in luck! Our chefs put together a dish that’s sure to curb the most ferocious of carb cravings. In this recipe you’ll find penne studded with tender asparagus, fresh tomatoes, and swirls of garlic herb butter. The dreamy dish is finished off with a sprinkle of Parmesan and your new secret culinary weapon: an almond, chili, and lemon panko topping. It’s so deliciously easy, don’t be surprised when you find yourself making this dish again and again.

Tags:VeggieSpicy
Allergens:WheatTree NutsMilk

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

Total Time25 minutes
Cooking difficultyEasy
Ingredients
serving amount
2
4
Ingredientsarrow down iconarrow down icon
serving amount
2
4

6 ounce

Penne Pasta

(ContainsWheat)

6 ounce

Asparagus

1 unit

Roma Tomato

¼ ounce

Chives

1 unit

Lemon

¼ cup

Panko Breadcrumbs

(ContainsWheat)

½ ounce

Almonds

(ContainsTree Nuts)

1 teaspoon

Chili Flakes

2 tablespoon

Garlic Herb Butter

(ContainsMilk)

¼ cup

Parmesan Cheese

(ContainsMilk)

Not included in your delivery

3 teaspoon

Olive Oil

2 tablespoon

Butter

(ContainsMilk)

Kosher Salt

Pepper

Nutrition Values/ per serving
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/ per serving
Energy (kJ)3138 kJ
Calories750 kcal
Fat40 g
Saturated Fat19 g
Carbohydrate86 g
Sugar9 g
Dietary Fiber9 g
Protein20 g
Cholesterol75 mg
Sodium290 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
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Large Pot
Strainer
Large Pan
Zester
Small Bowl
Instructionsarrow up iconarrow up icon
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1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add penne to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. Reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water (1 cup for 4 servings), then drain.

2

Meanwhile, wash and dry all produce. Trim and discard woody bottom ends from asparagus; cut stalks crosswise into 1-inch pieces. Dice tomato. Mince chives. Zest and quarter lemon. Melt 1 TBSP plain butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add panko and almonds; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until golden brown, 3-4 minutes. Turn off heat. Add a pinch of lemon zest and chili flakes. Transfer to a small bowl.

3

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in same pan over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and cook, stirring often, until bright green and tender, 2-4 minutes. Add tomato and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

4

Add penne, garlic herb butter, half the Parmesan (you’ll use the rest later), and ⅓ cup reserved pasta cooking water (½ cup for 4 servings) to pan with veggies; stir until thoroughly combined. Season with salt and pepper.

5

Add 1 TBSP plain butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings), half the chives, remaining lemon zest, and as many remaining chili flakes as you like. Cook, stirring, until everything is thoroughly coated in sauce, 1-2 minutes. (TIP: If needed, stir in more reserved pasta cooking water a splash at a time.) Turn off heat; stir in a squeeze of lemon juice to taste. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

6

Divide pasta between bowls. Sprinkle with panko mixture and remaining Parmesan. Drizzle each bowl with olive oil. Garnish with remaining chives. Serve with remaining lemon wedges on the side.