Fast & Fresh
Beef Meatballs and Vodka-Style Penne
with peas
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 7 days
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat, Soy
Chef
Rachel Post
Fast & Fresh meals combine Home Chef's freshest ingredients with speedy preparation. Assemble the meal and heat in the microwave for a delicious meal in minutes! Fast & Fresh saves time and minimizes cleanup without sacrificing flavor. Heat in the microwave or oven! Enjoy!
In Your Box (serves 2)
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8 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
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8 oz. Baked Beef Meatballs
- 4 oz. Marinara Sauce
- 3 oz. Peas
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1 oz. Cream Cheese
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1 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
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⅘ oz. Tuscan Herb Butter
- 2 tsp. Mirepoix Broth Concentrate
- 1 tsp. Minced Garlic and Chili Pepper
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving) bP8KdZ3z
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Calories760
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Carbohydrates60g
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Net Carbs53g
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Fat43g
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Protein33g
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Sodium1750mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Baking Sheet
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Microwave Instructions
Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry.
In provided tray, combine marinara, mirepoix base, cream cheese, garlic and chili pepper (to taste), 2 Tbsp. water, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cream cheese will melt as meal heats.Cover tray with a damp paper towel. Microwave covered until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes.Carefully remove tray from microwave. Uncover and stir to combine.Add peas, meatballs, pasta, and garlic salt. Stir until thoroughly combined and cover with a damp paper towel.Microwave again covered until heated through, 3-5 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave and uncover. Stir in butter (to taste).To serve, top with Parmesan. Bon appétit! -
2 Oven Instructions
Turn oven on to 375 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Make sure to use conventional oven setting, not convection. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry.
In provided tray, combine marinara, mirepoix base, cream cheese, garlic and chili pepper (to taste), 2 Tbsp. water, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cream cheese will melt as meal heats.Cover tray with foil. Place tray on a baking sheet. Bake covered in hot oven until cheese is melted, 12-14 minutes.Carefully remove from oven. Uncover and stir to combine. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.Add peas, meatballs, pasta, and garlic salt. Stir until thoroughly combined and cover with foil. Place tray on a baking sheet.Bake again covered in hot oven until heated through, 8-10 minutes.Carefully remove tray from oven and uncover. Stir in butter (to taste).To serve, top with Parmesan. Bon appétit!
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