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Cajun-Style Beef and Pork Bolognese Penne
with peppers and cheddar
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 7 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat, Soy
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Under %{max_calories} calories
Chef
Sarah Thomsen
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 4)
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16 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
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14 oz. Bolognese Meat Sauce
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 6 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
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3 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
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2 oz. Crispy Fried Onions
- 2 tsp. Cajun Seasoning
- 1 tsp. Onion Salt
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories540
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Carbohydrates55g
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Net Carbs50g
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Fat26g
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Protein23g
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Sodium1340mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- 1 Baking Sheet
Before You Cook
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
Remove all produce from any packaging or constraints, then thoroughly rinse and pat dry.
Combine peppers and 2 Tbsp. water in one provided tray. Cover tray with a damp paper towel. Microwave covered until peppers are tender, 4-5 minutes.Carefully remove tray from microwave. Transfer half the peppers to second provided tray. Evenly divide pasta, cream base, onion salt, meat sauce, Cajun seasoning (to taste), and cheese between both trays. Stir to combine. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.Cover both trays with a damp paper towel. Microwave covered until cheese is melted and pasta is heated through, 4-5 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Stir to combine.To serve, evenly top both trays with crispy onions. 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. Remove all produce from any packaging or constraints, then thoroughly rinse and pat dry.
Combine peppers and 2 Tbsp. water in one provided tray. Cover tray with foil. Place tray on a baking sheet. Bake covered in hot oven until peppers are tender, 10-12 minutes.Carefully remove from oven. Transfer half the peppers to second provided tray. Evenly divide pasta, cream base, onion salt, meat sauce, Cajun seasoning (to taste), and cheese between both trays. Stir to combine. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.Cover trays with foil. Place both trays on a baking sheet. Bake both trays again covered in hot oven until cheese is melted and pasta is heated through, 18-20 minutes.Carefully remove from oven. Stir to combine.To serve, evenly top both trays with crispy onions. Bon appétit!
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