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Mediterranean Pesto Cavatappi
Ingredients
How to Cook
Get started: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Preheat oven to 450°F.
Prepare the Brussels sprouts: Trim the ends off the Brussels sprouts and peel off as many leaves as you can. Add cores and leaves to a baking sheet and toss with 1 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Roast Brussels until they are crispy and brown in spots, about 6 to 7 minutes.
Cook the pasta: Add the cavatappi to the boiling water and stir. Reduce heat slightly and cook until al dente, about 6 to 8 minutes. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water and drain the pasta. Return the cavatappi to the pot, off of the heat, and toss with ½ tsp olive oil.
Blend the pesto: Destem the kale. Add the kale leaves, Italian seasoning, almonds, scallion cashew cheese, red chile flakes, garlic, reserved pasta water, and 2 tbsp olive oil to a food processor. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper and blend kale pesto until smooth.
Mix it up: Add half the roasted Brussels sprouts and sun-dried tomatoes (reserving the remainder for garnish) to the cavatappi. Add the kale pesto and a pinch of salt and pepper and stir to combine. Turn the heat to medium and cook, stirring frequently, until heated through, about 1 to 2 mi
Serve: Divide kale pesto cavatappi between large plates or bowls. Top with the remaining sun-dried tomatoes and Brussels sprouts.
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Mediterranean Pesto Cavatappi is a Meal Kit dish from Purple Carrot.
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]
Purple Carrot delivers weekly meals across the US. For testing notes, delivery details, and how Purple Carrot compares to alternatives, read the Purple Carrot review on MealFan.
How to make it
- Read through the recipe card and gather all ingredients before you start cooking.
- Wash and prep all vegetables, chop, dice, or mince as directed on the included recipe card.
- Cook proteins and main components following the step-by-step instructions included with your delivery.
- Prepare any sauces, dressings, or garnishes per the recipe card.
- Plate and serve immediately. Refrigerate any leftovers within 2 hours in an airtight container.
Mediterranean Pesto Cavatappi is a Purple Carrot meal
Purple Carrot delivers weekly meals across the US.
Frequently asked questions
Which meal service offers Mediterranean Pesto Cavatappi?
Mediterranean Pesto Cavatappi is offered by Purple Carrot. Read the full Purple Carrot review on MealFan for pricing, freshness ratings, and how Purple Carrot compares to competitors.
Is Mediterranean Pesto Cavatappi <600 calories?
Mediterranean Pesto Cavatappi is tagged as <600 Calories, Vegan on the Purple Carrot menu. For specific allergen details, refer to the card included with your delivery.
How long does Mediterranean Pesto Cavatappi take to prepare?
Mediterranean Pesto Cavatappi is made in 5 steps. Estimated active time is about 40 minutes based on the recipe instructions.
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Protein ranking
45 grams of protein per serving, compared with 6,703 meals across 28 brands.
Across all brands
#1,495 of 6,703
More protein than 75% of meals
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#1 of 56
More protein than 98% of Purple Carrot meals
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