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Cajun-Style Cheddar Bolognese Penne

with peppers

Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Medium

Cook Within: 7 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat, Soy

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In Your Box (serves 4)

  • Info
    16 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
  • Info
    14 oz. Bolognese Meat Sauce
  • Info
    4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
  • 6 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
  • Info
    3 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • Info
    2 oz. Crispy Fried Onions
  • 2 tsp. Cajun Seasoning
  • 1 tsp. Onion Salt

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    540
  • Carbohydrates
    55g
  • Net Carbs
    50g
  • Fat
    26g
  • Protein
    23g
  • Sodium
    1340mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • 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.

    Combine peppers and 2 Tbsp. water in one provided tray.

    Cover tray with a damp paper towel. Microwave covered until peppers are tender, 4-5 minutes.

    Carefully remove tray from microwave. Transfer half the peppers to second provided tray. In both trays, evenly divide pasta, cream base, onion salt, Bolognese, Cajun seasoning (to taste), and cheese. Stir to combine. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.

    Cover both trays with a damp paper towel. Microwave both trays covered until cheese is melted and pasta is heated through, 4-5 minutes.

    Carefully remove from microwave. Stir to combine.

    To serve, evenly top both trays with crispy onions. 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.

    Combine peppers and 2 Tbsp. water in one provided tray. Cover tray with foil. Place tray on a baking sheet. Bake covered in hot oven until peppers are tender, 10-12 minutes.

    Carefully remove from oven. Transfer half the peppers to second provided tray. In both trays, evenly divide pasta, cream base, onion salt, Bolognese, Cajun seasoning (to taste), and cheese. Stir to combine. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.

    Cover trays with foil. Place both trays on a baking sheet. Bake both trays again covered in hot oven until cheese is melted and pasta is heated through, 18-20 minutes.

    Carefully remove from oven. Stir to combine.

    To serve, evenly top both trays with crispy onions. Bon appétit!

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