A mid-priced veggie that 9% lighter than the average veggie meal and ranks in the 4th percentile for protein.
Value4/5
Protein1/5
Lightness2/5
Ease5/5
👍 Best for
✓ Busy weeknights✓ Beginner cooks✓ Veggie lovers
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✕ You're chasing high protein✕ You're doing keto / low-carb
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Nutrition per serving
Protein11% · 19g
Carbs44% · 78g
Fat45% · 36g
6g
Fiber
420mg
Sodium
2.6g
Protein / 100 cal
Per serving, as packaged by HelloFresh. Oils, salt & pepper added at home aren't included.
📊 How this meal stacks up
Benchmarked against every meal in our database
Protein rank
4th pctl
More protein than 4% of 1,474 meals
Protein density
2.6g /100cal
Leaner than 4% of meals
vs Veggie average
9% lighter
This730
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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Ingredients
Pesto
Walnuts
Cavatappi Pasta
Asparagus
Cream Cheese
Parmesan Cheese
Grape Tomatoes
Panko Breadcrumbs
Butter
Salt
Black Pepper
Cooking Oil
How to make it
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce.
Place cream cheese packet in a small bowl of warm water to soften.Halve grape tomatoes lengthwise. Trim and discard woody bottom ends from asparagus; cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces. Roughly chop walnuts.
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.
3
While pasta cooks, melt 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add walnuts and panko; cook, stirring, until golden brown, 3-5 minutes. TIP: Keep an eye on the panko; it browns quickly!Turn off heat; transfer to a second small bowl. Season with salt and pepper and set aside. Wipe out pan.
4
In same pan used for panko, heat a large drizzle of oil over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes and asparagus; season with salt and pepper.Cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes begin to blister and asparagus is slightly tender, 2-3 minutes.
5
Stir drained cavatappi, pesto, cream cheese, and ¼ cup reserved pasta cooking water (½ cup for 4 servings) into pan with veggies.Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and everything is evenly 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.
6
Divide pasta between shallow bowls. Top with walnut panko and Parmesan. Serve.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce.
Place cream cheese packet in a small bowl of warm water to soften.Halve grape tomatoes lengthwise. Trim and discard woody bottom ends from asparagus; cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces. Roughly chop walnuts.
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.
3
Step 3
While pasta cooks, melt 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add walnuts and panko; cook, stirring, until golden brown, 3-5 minutes. TIP: Keep an eye on the panko; it browns quickly!Turn off heat; transfer to a second small bowl. Season with salt and pepper and set aside. Wipe out pan.
4
Step 4
In same pan used for panko, heat a large drizzle of oil over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes and asparagus; season with salt and pepper.Cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes begin to blister and asparagus is slightly tender, 2-3 minutes.
5
Step 5
Stir drained cavatappi, pesto, cream cheese, and ¼ cup reserved pasta cooking water (½ cup for 4 servings) into pan with veggies.Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and everything is evenly 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.
6
Step 6
Divide pasta between shallow bowls. Top with walnut panko and Parmesan. Serve.
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Pesto & Walnut Panko Cavatappi, served HelloFresh's Pesto & Walnut Panko Cavatappi: 730 calories, 19g protein. Veggie meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan., is a prepared dish from . Each portion contains 730 calories and 19 grams of protein, covering roughly 37 percent of a standard 2,000 calorie daily target.
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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Nutrition per serving
730Calories
19gProtein
78gCarbs
36gFat
6gFiber
430mgSodium
Daily calorie contribution37% of 2,000 cal target
🍽️ Serves: 2 servings
⚠ Not ideal for
Vegans
Strict keto
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Pesto & Walnut Panko Cavatappi?
Pesto & Walnut Panko Cavatappi contains 730 calories and 19 g of protein per serving, portioned as HelloFresh's Pesto & Walnut Panko Cavatappi: 730 calories, 19g protein. Veggie meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan..
Which meal service offers Pesto & Walnut Panko Cavatappi?
Pesto & Walnut Panko Cavatappi is offered by . Read the full review on MealFan for pricing, freshness ratings, and how compares to competitors.
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