Fast & Fresh
Bolognese Florentine Penne
with bacon and tomatoes
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Cook Within: 7 days
Difficulty Level: Easy
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Contains: Milk, Wheat, Soy
Chef
Maija Barnes
Fast & Fresh meals combine Home Chef's freshest ingredients with speedy preparation. Assemble the meal and heat in the microwave for a delicious meal in minutes! Fast & Fresh saves time and minimizes cleanup without sacrificing flavor. Heat in the microwave or oven! Enjoy!
In Your Box (serves 2)
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8 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
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8 oz. Bolognese Meat Sauce
- 4 oz. Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
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2 oz. Crème Fraîche
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1 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- ⅘ oz. Bacon Bits
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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) oOAgEePy
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Calories530
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Carbohydrates49g
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Fat25g
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Protein30g
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Sodium1600mg
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
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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 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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