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Nutrition per serving
Protein10% · 20g
Carbs44% · 89g
Fat46% · 41g
11g
Fiber
280mg
Sodium
2.5g
Protein / 100 cal
Per serving, as packaged by HelloFresh. Oils, salt & pepper added at home aren't included.
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Protein rank
5th pctl
More protein than 5% of 1,474 meals
Protein density
2.5g /100cal
Leaner than 4% of meals
vs Veggie average
1% heavier
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🧾 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✓ Sodium Smart✓ Pork-free
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Ingredients
Asparagus
Cream Cheese
Brussels Sprouts
Lemon
Penne Pasta
Parmesan Cheese
Garlic Herb Butter
Tomato
Panko Breadcrumbs
Chili Flakes
Scallions
Sliced Almonds
Butter
Black Pepper
Olive Oil
Salt
How to make it
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.Once boiling, add penne to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes.Reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water (1 cup for 4 servings), then drain.
2
Meanwhile, wash and dry produce.Zest and quarter lemon. Trim and discard woody bottom ends from asparagus; cut stalks crosswise into 1-inch-long pieces. Dice tomato. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens.Melt 1 TBSP plain butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add panko and almonds; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until golden brown, 3-4 minutes.Turn off heat. Stir in a pinch of lemon zest and a pinch of chili flakes. Transfer to a small bowl.
3
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in same pan over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and cook, stirring often, until bright green and tender, 2-4 minutes.Add tomato and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
4
Add drained penne, garlic herb butter, cream cheese, half the Parmesan (save the rest for serving), and ⅓ cup reserved pasta cooking water (½ cup for 4 servings) to pan with veggies; stir until thoroughly combined. Season with salt and pepper.
5
Add scallion whites, remaining lemon zest, 1 TBSP plain butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings), and as many remaining chili flakes as you like to pan with pasta. Cook, stirring, until everything is thoroughly coated in sauce, 1-2 minutes. TIP: If needed, stir in more reserved pasta cooking water a splash at a time. Turn off heat; stir in a squeeze of lemon juice to taste. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
6
Divide pasta between bowls. Sprinkle with panko mixture and remaining Parmesan. Add a drizzle of olive oil over bowls.
Garnish with scallion greens and serve with remaining lemon wedges on the side.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.Once boiling, add penne to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes.Reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water (1 cup for 4 servings), then drain.
2
Step 2
Meanwhile, wash and dry produce.Zest and quarter lemon. Trim and discard woody bottom ends from asparagus; cut stalks crosswise into 1-inch-long pieces. Dice tomato. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens.Melt 1 TBSP plain butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add panko and almonds; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until golden brown, 3-4 minutes.Turn off heat. Stir in a pinch of lemon zest and a pinch of chili flakes. Transfer to a small bowl.
3
Step 3
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in same pan over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and cook, stirring often, until bright green and tender, 2-4 minutes.Add tomato and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
4
Step 4
Add drained penne, garlic herb butter, cream cheese, half the Parmesan (save the rest for serving), and ⅓ cup reserved pasta cooking water (½ cup for 4 servings) to pan with veggies; stir until thoroughly combined. Season with salt and pepper.
5
Step 5
Add scallion whites, remaining lemon zest, 1 TBSP plain butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings), and as many remaining chili flakes as you like to pan with pasta. Cook, stirring, until everything is thoroughly coated in sauce, 1-2 minutes. TIP: If needed, stir in more reserved pasta cooking water a splash at a time. Turn off heat; stir in a squeeze of lemon juice to taste. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
6
Step 6
Divide pasta between bowls. Sprinkle with panko mixture and remaining Parmesan. Add a drizzle of olive oil over bowls.
Garnish with scallion greens and serve with remaining lemon wedges on the side.
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Penne Rustica with a Kick, served HelloFresh's Penne Rustica with a Kick: 810 calories, 20g protein. Veggie meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan., is a prepared dish from . Each portion contains 810 calories and 20 grams of protein, covering roughly 41 percent of a standard 2,000 calorie daily target.
A kick is a physical strike using the leg, in unison usually with an area of the knee or lower using the foot, heel, tibia (shin), ball of the foot, blade of the foot, toes or knee. This type of attack is used frequently by hooved animals as well as humans in the context of stand-up fighting. [1]
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Nutrition per serving
810Calories
20gProtein
89gCarbs
41gFat
11gFiber
280mgSodium
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 Penne Rustica with a Kick?
Penne Rustica with a Kick contains 810 calories and 20 g of protein per serving, portioned as HelloFresh's Penne Rustica with a Kick: 810 calories, 20g protein. Veggie meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan..
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