Fast & Fresh
Creamy Garlic Alfredo Beef Meatballs
with penne and Parmesan
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 7 days
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat, Soy
Chef
Tom Scodari
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In Your Box (serves 2)
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8 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
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8 oz. Baked Beef Meatballs
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2 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
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1 oz. Cream Cheese
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¾ oz. Roasted Garlic & Herb Butter
- 1 Tbsp. Minced Garlic and Parsley
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½ oz. Crispy Red Peppers
- 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) zPagp7Ov
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Calories860
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Carbohydrates52g
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Net Carbs48g
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Fat56g
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Protein35g
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Sodium1430mg
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
Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before cooking, and after handling raw meat and seafood. Remove all produce from any packaging or constraints, then thoroughly rinse and pat dry.
Crush crispy red peppers in shipping bag.In provided tray, combine cream cheese, half the shredded cheese (reserve remaining for garnish), minced garlic and parsley, garlic salt, cream base, and 1/4 cup water. Cream cheese will melt as meal heats. Cover tray with a damp paper towel. Microwave covered until heated through, 1-2 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Uncover and stir in meatballs and pasta. Microwave again covered until meatballs are heated through, 2-3 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Uncover and stir in butter until melted and combined.To serve, top with remaining shredded cheese and crushed crispy red peppers. 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. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before cooking, and after handling raw meat and seafood. Remove all produce from any packaging or constraints, then thoroughly rinse and pat dry.
Crush crispy red peppers in shipping bag.In provided tray, combine cream cheese, half the shredded cheese (reserve remaining for garnish), minced garlic and parsley, garlic salt, cream base, and 1/4 cup water. Cream cheese will melt as meal heats. Cover tray with foil.Place tray on a baking sheet. Bake covered in hot oven until heated through, 8-10 minutesCarefully remove from oven. Uncover and stir in meatballs and pasta. Cover tray with foil. Bake again covered in hot oven until meatballs are heated through, 8-10 minutes.Carefully remove from oven. Uncover and stir in butter until melted and combined.To serve, top with remaining shredded cheese and crushed crispy red peppers. Bon appétit!
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