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Weeknight Beef and Pork Bolognese Penne
with Italian breadcrumbs
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} calories
Chef
Jimmy Shay
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In Your Box (serves 4)
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16 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 16 oz. Bolognese Sauce
- 4 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
- 2 oz. Bacon Bits
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2 oz. Cream Cheese
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2 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
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¼ cup Italian Panko Blend
- 1 tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories460
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Carbohydrates47g
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Net Carbs44g
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Fat19g
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Protein25g
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Sodium1110mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Large Pot
- 1 Plate
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 Crisp the Bacon
Line a plate with a paper towel.
Place a large pot over medium heat.Add bacon to hot pot and stir occasionally until crispy, 2-3 minutes.Transfer bacon to towel-lined plate. Keep pot over medium heat; no need to wipe clean. -
2 Cook the Peppers
Add 2 tsp. olive oil to hot pot.
Add peppers and a pinch of salt. Stir occasionally until peppers are slightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Alternatively, reserve half the raw bell peppers for snacking/serving on the side. -
3 Add the Sauce
Add half the bacon (reserve remaining for garnish), Bolognese sauce, 1/2 cup water, and garlic salt to hot pot. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, reduce heat to medium-low and stir occasionally until peppers are tender, 2-3 minutes. -
4 Add Pasta and Finish Dish
Add pasta, half the shredded cheese (reserve remaining for garnish), and cream cheese to hot pot. Stir occasionally until combined and pasta is heated through, 1-2 minutes.
Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with panko, remaining shredded cheese, and remaining bacon. Bon appétit!
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