Fast & Fresh

Bolognese Florentine Penne

with bacon and tomatoes

Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 7 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat, Soy

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • Info
    8 oz. Bolognese Meat Sauce
  • Info
    8 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
  • 4 oz. Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
  • 2 oz. Baby Spinach
  • Info
    2 oz. Creme Fraiche
  • Info
    1 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • ⅘ oz. Bacon Bits
  • ½ tsp. Garlic Salt

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    530
  • Carbohydrates
    49g
  • Net Carbs
    45g
  • Fat
    25g
  • Protein
    30g
  • Sodium
    1600mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Baking Sheet

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
  1. 1

    Microwave Instructions

    Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Line a plate with a paper towel.

    Add bacon to provided tray. Microwave until crisp, 20-30 seconds.

    Carefully remove tray from microwave. Transfer bacon to towel-lined plate.

    Tear spinach leaves. In now-empty tray, combine Bolognese, pasta, spinach, tomatoes, garlic salt, crème fraîche, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

    Cover tray with a damp paper towel. Microwave covered until heated through, 3-4 minutes.

    Carefully remove tray from microwave. Stir to combine.

    To serve, top pasta with cheese and bacon. Bon appétit!

  2. 2

    Oven Instructions

    Turn oven on to 375 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Make sure to use conventional oven setting, not convection. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Line a plate with a paper towel.

    Add bacon to provided tray. Place tray on a baking sheet. Bake uncovered in hot oven until crisp, 3-5 minutes.

    Carefully remove tray from oven. Transfer bacon to towel-lined plate.

    Tear spinach leaves. In now-empty tray, combine Bolognese, pasta, spinach, tomatoes, garlic salt, crème fraîche, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

    Cover tray with foil. Place tray on a baking sheet. Bake again covered in hot oven until heated through, 15-20 minutes.

    Carefully remove tray from oven. Stir to combine.

    To serve, top pasta with cheese and bacon. Bon appétit!

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