Family Meal Kit
Cajun Beef & Cheese Pasta Skillet
with crispy panko topping
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Hannah Fenton
Who's excited for piles of dishes that stretch from floor to ceiling? Anybody...anybody....Bueller...? Hey, no problem! These one pot (or pan), four-serving meals are made with you in mind. We designed them for family taste buds (even picky eaters), so it's all the fresh ingredients and delicious flavors you expect from Home Chef, but simplified to require just one pot or pan. No more hours amongst the suds; one pot, one pan, one happy family!
In Your Box (serves 4)
- 8 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 16 oz. Ground Beef
- 12 oz. Pipette Pasta
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 4 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- ¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 2 Green Onions
- ½ fl. oz. Hot Sauce
- 3 tsp. Blackening Seasoning
- 1 tsp. Cajun Seasoning
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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Calories770
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Carbohydrates73g
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Net Carbs68g
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Fat35g
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Protein40g
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Sodium1270mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Microwave
- 1 Microwave-Safe Plate
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, break up until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 6-8 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Remove stem, seeds, and ribs, and cut bell pepper into 1/2" dice.
Trim and thinly slice green onions, keeping white and green portions separate. -
2 Cook the Ground Beef
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
Add ground beef, bell peppers, 1/4 tsp. salt, blackening seasoning, and white portions of green onions to hot, dry pan. Break up meat until no pink remains and beef reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.Drain any excess liquid, if desired. Pan will be hot! Use caution. -
3 Add the Pasta
Add pasta, 3 cups water, and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot pan. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, cover and stir occasionally until pasta is al dente, 7-9 minutes. -
4 Add the Sauce
Uncover and add cream base, cheese, hot sauce (to taste), 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper to hot pan. Kids not a fan of extra heat? Feel free to skip/reduce the hot sauce.
Stir occasionally until combined and pasta is coated, 2-3 minutes.Stir in green portions of green onions until combined, 20-30 seconds.Remove from burner.While pasta cooks, continue recipe. -
5 Toast Panko and Finish Dish
Combine panko, 1 tsp. olive oil, Cajun seasoning (to taste), and a pinch of salt on a microwave-safe plate. Kids not a fan of extra heat? Feel free to skip/reduce the Cajun seasoning.
Microwave until panko is golden-brown and toasted, 1-2 minutes, stirring once halfway through.Carefully remove from microwave.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with panko. Bon appétit!
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