Oven-Ready
Bolognese Unstuffed Pepper and Orzo Bake
sauce includes beef and pork
Prep & Cook Time: 50-60 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
- Fiber-Rich
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Laura Alpern
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 8 fl. oz. Tomato Sauce
- 8 oz. Beef & Pork Bolognese Sauce
- 6 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
- 6 oz. Orzo Pasta
- 1 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- ½ oz. Crispy Bell Pepper
- 2 tsp. Mirepoix Broth Concentrate
- ¼ oz. Parsley
- 1 tsp. Light Chili Powder
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
- 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning Blend
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories590
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Carbohydrates82g
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Net Carbs72g
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Fat17g
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Protein33g
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Sodium1860mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
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 beef, cook in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat. Break up until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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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 Start the Mixed Peppers
Place mixed peppers in provided tray. Toss with 2 tsp. olive oil and a pinch of salt. Spread into an even layer.
Bake uncovered in hot oven, 10 minutes.Carefully remove from oven. -
2 Add the Sauce and Orzo
Stir in Bolognese sauce, tomato sauce, orzo, Italian seasoning, chili powder (to taste), garlic salt, mirepoix base, and 1 1/4 cups water until combined. Spread into an even layer.
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3 Tear Parsley and Finish Meal
Bake uncovered in hot oven until orzo is tender and water is completely absorbed, 32-37 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
Carefully remove from oven and stir to combine.While meal bakes, stem and tear parsley leaves.To serve, top orzo mixture with cheese, crispy bell peppers, and parsley. Bon appétit!
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