Meal Kit

Beef and Cheddar Pasta Bake

with farfalle and cauliflower

Prep & Cook Time: 40-50 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 10 oz. Ground Beef
  • Info
    5 oz. Farfalle Pasta
  • 1 Yellow Onion
  • 4 oz. Cauliflower Florets
  • 4 oz. Crushed Tomatoes
  • Info
    2 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • Info
    ½ oz. Flour
  • 2 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
  • 1½ tsp. Garlic Pepper
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Salt

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    790
  • Carbohydrates
    75g
  • Net Carbs
    69g
  • Fat
    33g
  • Protein
    46g
  • Sodium
    1740mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • 1 Medium Pot
  • 1 Colander
  • 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 ground pork, break up meat until pork reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.

  • If using ground turkey, break up meat until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 7-9 minutes.

  • If using Impossible burger, break up until burger reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.

  1. 1

    Cook the Pasta

    Once water is boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente, 8-10 minutes.

    Remove from burner. Drain in a colander. Set aside.

    While pasta boils, continue recipe.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Halve and peel onion. Cut halves into 1/4" dice.

    Coarsely chop cauliflower.

  3. 3

    Cook the Ground Beef

    Place a large oven-safe non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, onions, garlic pepper, and garlic salt to hot, dry pan. Break up meat until no pink remains and beef reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.

    Add flour and stir until no dry flour remains, 2-3 minutes.

    Add chicken base, tomatoes, cauliflower, and 1 cup water. Bring to a simmer.

    Once simmering, remove from burner.

  4. 4

    Assemble the Casserole

    Stir in half the cheese (reserve remaining for topping) and pasta.

    Top with remaining cheese. Cover pan with foil.

  5. 5

    Bake Casserole and Finish Dish

    Bake covered in hot oven, 15 minutes.

    Carefully remove from oven and remove foil. Bake again uncovered in hot oven until cheese bubbles, 12-16 minutes.

    Carefully remove from oven.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card. Bon appétit!

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