Meal kit that 19% lighter than the average meal kit meal and ranks in the 1th percentile for protein.
Protein1/5
Lightness4/5
Ease3/5
👍 Best for
✓ Calorie-conscious dinners✓ Meal Kit lovers
✋ Skip if
✕ You're chasing high protein✕ You're doing keto / low-carb
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Nutrition per serving
Protein8% · 10g
Carbs66% · 84g
Fat26% · 15g
2.3g
Protein / 100 cal
Per serving, as packaged by Purple Carrot. Oils, salt & pepper added at home aren't included.
📊 How this meal stacks up
Benchmarked against every meal in our database
Protein rank
1th pctl
More protein than 1% of 1,474 meals
Protein density
2.3g /100cal
Leaner than 3% of meals
vs Meal Kit average
19% lighter
This430
Avg532
🧾 Diet fit
Based on this meal's macros per serving
✕ High protein✕ Low carb✕ Keto-friendly✓ Under 500 cal
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Allergens & dietary
Contains Allergens aren't itemized by this provider — check the package label before cooking.
Dietary✓ Vegan
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Ingredients
dried gluten
grape tomatoes
mojo rojo sauce
pitted kalamata olives, chopped
capers
golden raisins
tomato powder
teen spinach
treeline
lemon, zested
basil, minced
olive oil
salt and pepper
How to make it
1
Cook the pasta: Bring large pot of salted water to a boil for pasta. Add penne and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Reserve u00bc cup pasta water, drain pasta, and set aside. (4-serving meal: reserve u00bd cup pasta water).
2
Make the tomato sauce: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in same pot over medium heat. Add tomatoes and cook until beginning to burst, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in mojo rojo, olives, capers, golden raisins, tomato powder, and reserved pasta water and cook until sauce begins to simmer, 2 to 3 minutes. Add penne and spin
3
Make the lemon cashew ricotta and serve: Stir together garlic herb cheese, lemon zest, just 1 tsp lemon juice, basil, and a pinch of salt and pepper in small bowl. Divide penne alla puttanesca with blistered tomatoes between bowls and dollop with lemon cashew ricotta. Dig in!
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Cook the pasta: Bring large pot of salted water to a boil for pasta. Add penne and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water, drain pasta, and set aside. (4-serving meal: reserve ½ cup pasta water).
Step 2
Make the tomato sauce: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in same pot over medium heat. Add tomatoes and cook until beginning to burst, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in mojo rojo, olives, capers, golden raisins, tomato powder, and reserved pasta water and cook until sauce begins to simmer, 2 to 3 minutes. Add penne and spin
Step 3
Make the lemon cashew ricotta and serve: Stir together garlic herb cheese, lemon zest, just 1 tsp lemon juice, basil, and a pinch of salt and pepper in small bowl. Divide penne alla puttanesca with blistered tomatoes between bowls and dollop with lemon cashew ricotta. Dig in!
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Penne alla Trapanese is a Meal Kit dish from Purple Carrot.
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.
⏱️ Est. time: 40 min
🍽️ Serves: 2 servings
🌱 Vegan
⚠ Not ideal for
High-protein requirements
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.
Penne alla Trapanese is a Purple Carrot meal
Purple Carrot delivers weekly meals across the US.
Penne alla Trapanese 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 Penne alla Trapanese vegan?
Penne alla Trapanese is tagged as Vegan on the Purple Carrot menu. For specific allergen details, refer to the card included with your delivery.
How long does Penne alla Trapanese take to prepare?
Penne alla Trapanese is made in 5 steps. Estimated active time is about 40 minutes based on the recipe instructions.
❓ Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Penne alla Trapanese?+
Penne alla Trapanese has 430 calories per serving, with 10g protein, 84g carbs, 15g fat.
Is Penne alla Trapanese high in protein?+
It has 10g of protein per serving — moderate rather than high-protein.
Does Penne alla Trapanese list its allergens?+
Purple Carrot does not itemize allergens for this meal — check the package label before cooking, especially for serious allergies.
