Fast & Fresh

Garlicky Alfredo Beef Meatballs

with penne and Parmesan

Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat, Soy

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • Info
    8 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
  • Info
    4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
  • Info
    8 oz. Baked Beef Meatballs
  • Info
    2 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • Info
    1 oz. Cream Cheese
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    ¾ oz. Roasted Garlic & Herb Butter
  • ½ oz. Crispy Bell Pepper
  • 2 tsp. Minced Garlic and Parsley
  • 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.

  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    850
  • Carbohydrates
    52g
  • Net Carbs
    47g
  • Fat
    55g
  • Protein
    35g
  • Sodium
    1430mg

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
  1. 1

    Microwave Instructions

    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. 2

    Oven Instructions

    Turn oven on to 375 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Make sure to use conventional oven setting, not convection.

    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 minutes

    Carefully 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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