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Nutrition per serving
Protein18% · 42g
Carbs30% · 71g
Fat52% · 54g
6g
Fiber
1500mg
Sodium
4.3g
Protein / 100 cal
Per serving, as packaged by HelloFresh. Oils, salt & pepper added at home aren't included.
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Protein rank
58th pctl
More protein than 58% of 1,474 meals
Protein density
4.3g /100cal
Leaner than 36% of meals
vs Pork average
1% heavier
This970
Avg957
🧾 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
Bacon
Cavatappi Pasta
Asparagus
Cream Cheese
Shrimp
Parmesan Cheese
Grape Tomatoes
Chili Flakes
Basil Paste
Sugar
Cooking Oil
Butter
Salt
Black Pepper
How to make it
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce.
Heat a large dry pan over medium-high heat. Add bacon*; cook, turning occasionally and adjusting heat if browning too quickly, until crispy, 6-10 minutes. TIP: Add a drizzle of oil if your bacon is not crisping. Turn off heat; transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Reserve 1 TBSP bacon fat in a small bowl. Wipe out pan with paper towels. Once bacon is cool enough to handle, roughly chop.Rinse shrimp* under cold water, then pat dry with paper towels. Season all over with salt and pepper. Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until opaque and cooked through, 4-6 minutes.
2
Once water is boiling, add pasta to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water (2 cups for 4 servings), then drain.
3
While pasta cooks, halve tomatoes. Trim and discard woody bottom ends from asparagus; cut stalks crosswise into 1-inch pieces.
Rinse shrimp* under cold water, then pat dry with paper towels. Season all over with salt and pepper. In same pan used for bacon, heat a drizzle of oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until opaque and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Turn off heat; transfer to a plate. Wipe out pan.
4
Heat reserved bacon fat and a drizzle of oil in pan used for bacon over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes, asparagus, and a pinch of salt and pepper.Cook, stirring occasionally, until asparagus is bright green, 3-4 minutes.Once asparagus is bright green, stir in shrimp.
5
Reduce heat to low and add cream cheese, basil paste, ½ cup reserved pasta cooking water, 2 TBSP butter, and ¼ tsp sugar. (For 4 servings, use 1 cup pasta cooking water, 4 TBSP butter, and ½ tsp sugar.)Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly, until butter has melted, 1-2 minutes.Add drained cavatappi and toss until thoroughly coated. (TIP: Add extra splashes of reserved pasta cooking water for saucier pasta.) Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.
Add shrimp to pan along with pasta.
6
Divide pasta between bowls and top with bacon, Parmesan, and as many chili flakes as you like. Serve.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce.
Heat a large dry pan over medium-high heat. Add bacon*; cook, turning occasionally and adjusting heat if browning too quickly, until crispy, 6-10 minutes. TIP: Add a drizzle of oil if your bacon is not crisping. Turn off heat; transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Reserve 1 TBSP bacon fat in a small bowl. Wipe out pan with paper towels. Once bacon is cool enough to handle, roughly chop.Rinse shrimp* under cold water, then pat dry with paper towels. Season all over with salt and pepper. Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until opaque and cooked through, 4-6 minutes.
2
Step 2
Once water is boiling, add pasta to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water (2 cups for 4 servings), then drain.
3
Step 3
While pasta cooks, halve tomatoes. Trim and discard woody bottom ends from asparagus; cut stalks crosswise into 1-inch pieces.
Rinse shrimp* under cold water, then pat dry with paper towels. Season all over with salt and pepper. In same pan used for bacon, heat a drizzle of oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until opaque and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Turn off heat; transfer to a plate. Wipe out pan.
4
Step 4
Heat reserved bacon fat and a drizzle of oil in pan used for bacon over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes, asparagus, and a pinch of salt and pepper.Cook, stirring occasionally, until asparagus is bright green, 3-4 minutes.Once asparagus is bright green, stir in shrimp.
5
Step 5
Reduce heat to low and add cream cheese, basil paste, ½ cup reserved pasta cooking water, 2 TBSP butter, and ¼ tsp sugar. (For 4 servings, use 1 cup pasta cooking water, 4 TBSP butter, and ½ tsp sugar.)Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly, until butter has melted, 1-2 minutes.Add drained cavatappi and toss until thoroughly coated. (TIP: Add extra splashes of reserved pasta cooking water for saucier pasta.) Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.
Add shrimp to pan along with pasta.
6
Step 6
Divide pasta between bowls and top with bacon, Parmesan, and as many chili flakes as you like. Serve.
Shrimp, Bacon & Asparagus Cavatappi — HelloFresh Meal Review & Calories carries HelloFresh's Quick & Easy badge — typically table-ready in 30 min or less. One of 90+ weekly rotating kits with pre-portioned pork and produce. 970 cal per serving.
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Shrimp, Bacon & Asparagus Cavatappi, served HelloFresh's Shrimp, Bacon & Asparagus Cavatappi: 970 calories, 42g protein. Pork meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan., is a prepared dish from . Each portion contains 970 calories and 42 grams of protein, covering roughly 49 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
970Calories
42gProtein
71gCarbs
54gFat
6gFiber
1500mgSodium
Daily calorie contribution49% of 2,000 cal target
🍽️ Serves: 2 servings
💪 High-Protein
✓ Perfect for
High-protein goals
⚠ Not ideal for
Strict calorie restriction
Vegans
Strict keto
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Shrimp, Bacon & Asparagus Cavatappi?
Shrimp, Bacon & Asparagus Cavatappi contains 970 calories and 42 g of protein per serving, portioned as HelloFresh's Shrimp, Bacon & Asparagus Cavatappi: 970 calories, 42g protein. Pork meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan..
Which meal service offers Shrimp, Bacon & Asparagus Cavatappi?
Shrimp, Bacon & Asparagus Cavatappi is offered by . Read the full review on MealFan for pricing, freshness ratings, and how compares to competitors.
Bacon
Cavatappi Pasta
Asparagus
Cream Cheese
Shrimp
Parmesan Cheese
Grape Tomatoes
Chili Flakes
Basil Paste
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