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Nutrition per serving
Protein9% · 18g
Carbs46% · 95g
Fat45% · 42g
9g
Fiber
640mg
Sodium
2.1g
Protein / 100 cal
Per serving, as packaged by HelloFresh. Oils, salt & pepper added at home aren't included.
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Protein rank
4th pctl
More protein than 4% of 1,474 meals
Protein density
2.1g /100cal
Leaner than 2% of meals
vs Veggie average
5% heavier
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🧾 Diet fit
Based on this meal's macros per serving
✕ High protein✕ Low carb✕ Keto-friendly✕ Under 500 cal✓ High fiber✕ Lower sodium
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Dietary✓ Pork-free
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Ingredients
Veggie Stock Concentrate
Sour Cream
Cavatappi Pasta
Kale
Cream Sauce Base
Butternut Squash
Garlic
Parmesan Cheese
Panko Breadcrumbs
Shallot
Black Pepper
Cooking Oil
Butter
Salt
How to make it
1
Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce.
Cut butternut squash into bite-size pieces if necessary. Halve, peel, and thinly slice shallot. Peel and mince or grate garlic. Remove and discard any large stems from kale; chop into bite-size pieces.
2
Toss butternut squash on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack, tossing halfway through, until browned and tender, 20-25 minutes.Meanwhile, melt 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in a large pan over medium heat. Add panko, salt, and pepper. Toast, stirring, until golden, 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside. Turn off heat; wipe out pan.
3
Once water is boiling, add cavatappi and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water (1½ cups for 4 servings), then drain.
4
Heat a drizzle of oil in pan used for panko over medium-high heat. Add shallot and a pinch of salt; cook, stirring, until slightly softened, 2-3 minutes.Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.Reduce heat under pan to medium. Stir in kale and a splash of water; cook, stirring and adding more splashes of water as needed, until kale is tender and water has evaporated, 5-7 minutes.
5
Add cream sauce base, stock concentrate, and ¼ cup reserved pasta cooking water (⅓ cup for 4 servings) to pan with kale. Cook, stirring, until thickened, 2-3 minutes.Remove pan from heat; stir in sour cream, Parmesan, and 2 TBSP butter (3 TBSP for 4) until melted and combined. Season with salt and pepper.
6
Stir drained cavatappi and squash into pan with sauce until thoroughly coated. TIP: If sauce is too thick, add more pasta cooking water and a drizzle of olive oil. Divide pasta between plates and top with toasted panko. Serve.
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Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce.
Cut butternut squash into bite-size pieces if necessary. Halve, peel, and thinly slice shallot. Peel and mince or grate garlic. Remove and discard any large stems from kale; chop into bite-size pieces.
2
Step 2
Toss butternut squash on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack, tossing halfway through, until browned and tender, 20-25 minutes.Meanwhile, melt 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in a large pan over medium heat. Add panko, salt, and pepper. Toast, stirring, until golden, 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside. Turn off heat; wipe out pan.
3
Step 3
Once water is boiling, add cavatappi and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water (1½ cups for 4 servings), then drain.
4
Step 4
Heat a drizzle of oil in pan used for panko over medium-high heat. Add shallot and a pinch of salt; cook, stirring, until slightly softened, 2-3 minutes.Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.Reduce heat under pan to medium. Stir in kale and a splash of water; cook, stirring and adding more splashes of water as needed, until kale is tender and water has evaporated, 5-7 minutes.
5
Step 5
Add cream sauce base, stock concentrate, and ¼ cup reserved pasta cooking water (⅓ cup for 4 servings) to pan with kale. Cook, stirring, until thickened, 2-3 minutes.Remove pan from heat; stir in sour cream, Parmesan, and 2 TBSP butter (3 TBSP for 4) until melted and combined. Season with salt and pepper.
6
Step 6
Stir drained cavatappi and squash into pan with sauce until thoroughly coated. TIP: If sauce is too thick, add more pasta cooking water and a drizzle of olive oil. Divide pasta between plates and top with toasted panko. Serve.
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HelloFresh's Creamy Butternut Squash & Kale Cavatappi: 840 calories, 18g protein. Veggie meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan. makes Creamy Butternut Squash & Kale Cavatappi one of the prepared options in 's rotating weekly lineup. The serving delivers 840 calories alongside 18g of protein, placing it at about 42 percent of a typical daily calorie goal.
Cavatappi, also known as spirali, cellentani, amori, fusilli rigati, or curly mac, is macaroni formed in a helical tube shape. Certain areas of the US and Canada may also refer to it as "double elbows" or "scoobi doo" pasta, purportedly because of their resemblance to scoubidou. [1]
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Daily calorie contribution42% of 2,000 cal target
🍽️ Serves: 2 servings
⚠ Not ideal for
Strict calorie restriction
Vegans
Strict keto
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Creamy Butternut Squash & Kale Cavatappi?
Creamy Butternut Squash & Kale Cavatappi contains 840 calories and 18 g of protein per serving, portioned as HelloFresh's Creamy Butternut Squash & Kale Cavatappi: 840 calories, 18g protein. Veggie meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan..
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Veggie Stock Concentrate
Sour Cream
Cavatappi Pasta
Kale
Cream Sauce Base
Butternut Squash
Garlic
Parmesan Cheese
Panko Breadcrumbs
Shallot
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