Oven-Ready
Classic Pasta Bolognese
with spinach and herbed ricotta
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
Laura Alpern
Still want the great flavors and delicious dinners you've come to expect from Home Chef, but a fraction of the time and barely any work? These oven-ready offerings were made with you in mind. Just follow the assembly instructions, pop it in the oven, and voila! It's like you worked over a hot stove for hours (we'll keep your secret.)
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Par Cooked Noodles
- 8 oz. Beef & Pork Bolognese Sauce
- 2 oz. Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
- 1 oz. Baby Spinach
- 1 oz. Cream Cheese
- ½ oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 1 tsp. Onion Salt
- 1 tsp. Chimichurri 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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Calories630
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Carbohydrates89g
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Net Carbs85g
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Fat18g
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Protein29g
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Sodium2270mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
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 Prepare the Pasta and Spinach
Using hands, tear spinach into smaller pieces.
In provided tray, combine spinach, pasta, and 2 tsp. olive oil. Spread into an even layer. Cover tray with foil. -
2 Start Meal and Add Sauce
Bake covered in hot oven until spinach wilts, 8-10 minutes.
Carefully remove from oven.Add onion salt, cream cheese, Bolognese sauce, and half the shredded cheese (reserve remaining for garnish) to tray. Stir to combine. Spread into an even layer. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil. Cream cheese will melt as meal bakes.Cover tray with foil. -
3 Finish Meal and Make Herbed Ricotta
Bake again covered in hot oven until pasta is heated through, 13-18 minutes.
While meal bakes, in a mixing bowl, combine ricotta and chimichurri seasoning (to taste). Set aside.Carefully remove tray from oven. Add 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper to tray and stir to combine.To serve, top pasta with herbed ricotta (to taste). Garnish with remaining shredded cheese. Bon appétit!
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