Tonight's Blue Apron meal was Spicy Shrimp & Bucatini Pasta with kale.
This recipe required chopping, but not as much as the potato chowder. Though finely chopping a full bunch of kale was a workout!
The steps were easy to follow. Estimated cook time is 15-25 minutes plus 10 minutes of prep, but it took me closer to an hour.
The end result was good but it didn't knock my socks off. There wasn't any sauce to it. I added a little shredded Parmesan which added a lot of flavor and really improved the dish.
Based on the two meals I've made, Blue Apron seems to rely on heat to add flavor (cayenne and red pepper flakes) whereas I prefer to add flavor with other herbs and spices. And cheese!
Perhaps my expectations are too high, but if I'm going to spend $20 on ingredients (to feed two people) and hustle in the kitchen for an hour, I want my socks knocked off!!
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