Oven-Ready
Béchamel Beef Noodle Casserole
with tomato sauce & fresh basil
Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Hannah Fenton
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. Par Cooked Noodles
- 10 oz. Ground Beef
- 8 fl. oz. Tomato Sauce
- 4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 2 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
- ¼ oz. Fresh Basil
- 0.17 oz. Chopped Calabrian Peppers
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
- 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning Blend
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)
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Calories870
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Carbohydrates89g
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Net Carbs83g
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Fat35g
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Protein49g
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Sodium2190mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Salt
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Microwave
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
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If using ground turkey, cook in a medium non-stick pan with 2 tsp. olive oil over medium heat. Break up until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 6-8 minutes.
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1 Bake the Beef
Place ground beef in provided tray and break up into bite-sized pieces.
Bake uncovered in hot oven until beef reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 17-20 minutes.While beef bakes, continue recipe. -
2 Add the Sauce and Noodles
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine cream base, cheese, and a pinch of salt.
Microwave uncovered until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes, stirring once halfway through.Carefully remove from microwave.After 17-20 minutes, carefully remove tray from oven and drain any excess liquid. Tray will be hot! Use caution.Add garlic salt, Italian seasoning, Calabrian peppers (to taste), tomato sauce, and noodles. Stir to combine and spread into an even layer. Evenly top with cream base mixture. -
3 Prepare Basil and Finish Meal
Bake meal uncovered in hot oven until noodles are heated through, 8-10 minutes.
Carefully remove tray from oven.While meal bakes, tear basil into smaller pieces.To serve, top noodle casserole with basil. Bon appétit!
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