Meal Kit
Turkey Bolognese Pasta
with ricotta
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
Laura Alpern
It's been a busy week, and you're just ready for that meal that comforts, satiates, and doesn't leave you with a pile of dishes at the end. This dinner is your guy; flavorful, warming, comforting, and did-we-say-tasty? Don't stress the dinner or the clean-up; we've got you covered.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 15 oz. Crushed Tomatoes
- 10 oz. Ground Turkey
-
5 oz. Rigatoni
- 1 Onion
-
2 oz. Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
- 2 oz. Red Cooking Wine
-
1 oz. Shredded Italian Cheese Blend
- 1 Tbsp. Tomato Puree
- 4 Garlic Cloves
- 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) o30bNMq0
-
Calories730
-
Carbohydrates77g
-
Net Carbs73g
-
Fat24g
-
Protein48g
-
Sodium1720mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Large Pot
- 1 Large Oven-Safe Non-Stick Pan
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
Customize It Instructions
-
If using 20 oz. ground turkey, follow same instructions as 10 oz. ground turkey, working in batches, if necessary.
-
If using Italian sausage, remove from casing, if necessary. Follow same instructions as ground turkey in Step 3, breaking up until no pink remains and sausage reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
-
If using steak strips, spread into a single layer, pat dry, and coarsely chop. Follow same instructions as ground turkey in Step 3, stirring occasionally until no pink remains and steak strips reach minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.
-
1 Prepare the Ingredients
Halve and peel onion. Cut halves into 1/4" dice.
Mince garlic.Combine ricotta and a pinch of salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. -
2 Cook the Pasta
Once water in large pot is boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente, 11-13 minutes.
Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta in a colander and set aside.While pasta cooks, continue recipe. -
3 Start the Sauce
Heat 2 tsp. olive oil in a large oven-safe non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
Add onion to hot pan and cook until translucent, 3-5 minutes.Add garlic and cook, 30 seconds.Add ground turkey. Break up until no pink remains and turkey reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 7-9 minutes.Stir in 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. -
4 Finish the Sauce
Stir in tomato puree and cook, 1 minute.
Add half the red wine (the rest is yours to use as you please!) and stir occasionally until evaporated, 2-3 minutes.Stir in crushed tomatoes and garlic salt. Bring to a simmer.Once simmering, cook until sightly thickened, 8-10 minutes.Stir in pasta and half the pasta cooking water until fully combined.If too thick, add remaining pasta cooking water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Remove from burner. -
5 Broil Pasta and Finish Dish
Evenly top pasta with shredded cheese and dollops of ricotta mixture.
Broil under hot broiler until cheese is melted and lightly browned, 1-2 minutes.Don't text and broil! Keep an eye on the broiler as cheese may burn easily.Carefully remove from broiler. Pan handle will be hot! Use an oven mitt.Plate as pictured on front of card. Bon appétit!
Home Chef is a meal kit delivery service - order and receive home food delivery weekly. Choose from 21 fresh recipes featuring steak, chicken, pork, fish, vegetarian options, and beyond to meet your cooking needs each week.
