Oven-Ready
Beef Meatball Marinara
with penne and three cheeses
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
Sarah Thomsen
Still want the great flavors and delicious dinners you've come to expect from Home Chef, but a fraction of the time and barely any work? These oven-ready offerings were made with you in mind. Just follow the assembly instructions, pop it in the oven, and voila! It's like you worked over a hot stove for hours (we'll keep your secret.)
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Ground Beef
- 8 oz. Marinara Sauce
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8 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 4 oz. Sliced Zucchini
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2 oz. Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
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1 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
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¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
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½ oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
- ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
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Nutrition (per serving) pq19jkq5
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Calories710
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Carbohydrates59g
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Net Carbs54g
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Fat33g
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Protein45g
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Sodium1240mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- 1 Mixing Bowl
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 Prepare the Ingredients
Turn oven on to 425 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry.
In one half of provided tray, combine zucchini and 1 tsp. olive oil. -
2 Add the Meatballs
In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ricotta, panko, and garlic salt.
Form mixture into six evenly-sized meatballs. Place in empty side of tray. -
3 Bake the Meal
Bake uncovered in hot oven, 15 minutes.
Carefully remove tray from oven. Add pasta and marinara to zucchini and stir to combine. Top pasta with Parmesan and mozzarella.Bake again uncovered in hot oven until meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 7-8 minutes.Carefully remove from oven.To serve, garnish with red pepper flakes (to taste). Bon appétit!
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