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Nutrition per serving
Protein9% · 18g
Carbs37% · 72g
Fat54% · 46g
4g
Fiber
1380mg
Sodium
2.2g
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
2.2g /100cal
Leaner than 2% of meals
vs Veggie average
1% heavier
This810
Avg800
🧾 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✓ Quick✓ Easy Prep✓ Pork-free
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Ingredients
Pesto
Panko Breadcrumbs
Burrata
Cavatappi Pasta
Crème Fraîche
Gluten-Free Fresh Fusilli Pasta
Tomato
Olive Oil
Salt
Cooking Oil
Butter
Black Pepper
How to make it
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce.Trim and halve tomatoes lengthwise; cut crosswise into ¼-inch-thick half-moons.
2
Once water is boiling, add cavatappi to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. Reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water (1 cup for 4 servings), then drain.While pasta cooks, in a small bowl, combine panko, 1 TBSP olive oil, ½ tsp salt, and pepper (2 TBSP olive oil and 1 tsp salt for 4).Adjust oven rack to top position; heat broiler to high.
3
Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, preferably ovenproof, pan over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften, 2-4 minutes.Stir in pesto, crème fraîche, drained cavatappi, ¼ cup reserved pasta cooking water, and 1 TBSP butter (½ cup reserved pasta cooking water and 2 TBSP butter for 4 servings). Cook, stirring, until coated, 1-2 minutes. (TIP: If needed, stir in more reserved pasta cooking water a splash at a time until pasta is coated in a creamy sauce.)Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired. TIP: If your pan isn't ovenproof, transfer pasta mixture to a baking dish now.
4
Evenly top pasta with panko mixture. Tear burrata into bite-size pieces and arrange on top of pasta.Broil on top rack until panko is golden brown and cheese melts, 2-4 minutes. (TIP: Watch carefully to avoid burning!)Divide pasta between shallow bowls and serve.Divide pasta between shallow bowls and serve.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce.Trim and halve tomatoes lengthwise; cut crosswise into ¼-inch-thick half-moons.
2
Step 2
Once water is boiling, add cavatappi to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. Reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water (1 cup for 4 servings), then drain.While pasta cooks, in a small bowl, combine panko, 1 TBSP olive oil, ½ tsp salt, and pepper (2 TBSP olive oil and 1 tsp salt for 4).Adjust oven rack to top position; heat broiler to high.
3
Step 3
Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, preferably ovenproof, pan over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften, 2-4 minutes.Stir in pesto, crème fraîche, drained cavatappi, ¼ cup reserved pasta cooking water, and 1 TBSP butter (½ cup reserved pasta cooking water and 2 TBSP butter for 4 servings). Cook, stirring, until coated, 1-2 minutes. (TIP: If needed, stir in more reserved pasta cooking water a splash at a time until pasta is coated in a creamy sauce.)Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired. TIP: If your pan isn't ovenproof, transfer pasta mixture to a baking dish now.
4
Step 4
Evenly top pasta with panko mixture. Tear burrata into bite-size pieces and arrange on top of pasta.Broil on top rack until panko is golden brown and cheese melts, 2-4 minutes. (TIP: Watch carefully to avoid burning!)Divide pasta between shallow bowls and serve.Divide pasta between shallow bowls and serve.
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Creamy Pesto Pasta & Burrata is a prepared dish from . Each portion contains 810 calories and 18 grams of protein, covering roughly 41 percent of a standard 2,000 calorie daily target.
Pasta is a type of food typically made from an unleavened dough of wheat flour mixed with water or eggs, and formed into sheets or other shapes, then cooked by boiling or baking. Pasta was originally only made with durum, although the definition has been expanded to include alternatives for a gluten-free diet, such as rice flour, or legumes such as beans or lentils. [1]
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Nutrition per serving
810Calories
18gProtein
72gCarbs
46gFat
4gFiber
1380mgSodium
Daily calorie contribution41% 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 Pesto Pasta & Burrata?
Creamy Pesto Pasta & Burrata contains 810 calories and 18 g of protein per serving.
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