Fast & Fresh
Italian-Style Beef & Pork Bolognese Risotto
with peas
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat, Soy
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Under %{max_calories} calories
Chef
Ryan Pugh
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. Bolognese Meat Sauce
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 8 oz. Cooked Arborio Rice
- 3 oz. Peas
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1 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
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½ oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
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2 Butter Crackers
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
- ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
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) VPrQez3R
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Calories530
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Carbohydrates51g
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Net Carbs45g
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Fat23g
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Protein23g
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Sodium1420mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Salt
- Pepper
- 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
Combine cream base, Bolognese sauce, garlic salt, rice, and a pinch of salt and pepper in provided tray. Spread into an even layer. Cover tray with a damp paper towel.
Microwave covered until heated through and slightly thickened, 3-4 minutes.Carefully remove tray from microwave and uncover. Stir in peas and Parmesan. Spread into an even layer again and top with mozzarella.Microwave uncovered until peas are heated through and cheese is melted, 3-4 minutes.While risotto microwaves, coarsely crush crackers.Carefully remove tray from microwave.To serve, top with crushed crackers and red pepper flakes (to taste). 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.
Combine cream base, Bolognese sauce, garlic salt, rice, and a pinch of salt and pepper in provided tray. Spread into an even layer. Cover tray with foil. Place tray on a baking sheet.Bake covered in hot oven until heated through and slightly thickened, 15-18 minutes.Carefully remove tray from oven and uncover. Stir in peas and Parmesan. Spread into an even layer again and top with mozzarella. Place tray on a baking sheet.Bake again uncovered in hot oven until peas are heated through and cheese is melted, 8-10 minutes.While risotto bakes, coarsely crush crackers.Carefully remove tray from oven.To serve, top with crushed crackers and red pepper flakes (to taste). Bon appétit!
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