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Weeknight Saucy Ground Beef Penne

with Parmesan and peas

Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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In Your Box (serves 4)

  • 16 oz. Ground Beef
  • Info
    16 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
  • 8 fl. oz. Tomato Sauce
  • Info
    4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
  • 3 oz. Peas
  • 3 Tbsp. Tomato Puree
  • Info
    1½ oz. Roasted Garlic & Herb Butter
  • Info
    1 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Salt
  • 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning Blend

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    600
  • Carbohydrates
    49g
  • Net Carbs
    44g
  • Fat
    31g
  • Protein
    33g
  • Sodium
    1140mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Large 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 diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.

  • If using ground turkey, break up until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 6-8 minutes. 

  1. 1

    Cook the Ground Beef

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.

    Add ground beef to hot, dry pan. Break up meat until no pink remains and beef reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.

    Drain any excess liquid from pan.

  2. 2

    Add the Tomato Puree

    Stir tomato puree, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper into hot pan until combined, 30-60 seconds.

  3. 3

    Add the Sauce

    Add Italian seasoning, tomato sauce, cream base, and garlic salt to hot pan.

    Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.

  4. 4

    Add Pasta and Finish Dish

    Once simmering, add pasta, peas, and butter to hot pan. Stir often until butter is melted and pasta is heated through, 1-2 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with cheese. Bon appétit!

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