Oven-Ready
Fuss-Free Beef and Tomato Penne
with feta and dill
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Over 30g protein
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. Ground Beef
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8 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
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1 oz. Crumbled Feta Cheese
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1 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
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⅘ oz. Tuscan Herb Butter
- 1 tsp. Minced Garlic and Parsley
- 2 Dill Sprigs
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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Calories730
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Carbohydrates45g
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Net Carbs41g
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Fat43g
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Protein41g
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Sodium1070mg
Recipe Steps
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 in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 6-8 minutes.
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1 Start the Beef and Tomatoes
Prick tomatoes all over with a fork. If you receive one whole tomato instead, not to worry; simply core tomato, cut into 1/2" dice, and proceed with recipe instructions.
Add ground beef and tomatoes to provided tray, breaking up beef into bite-sized pieces. Spread into an even layer.Bake uncovered in hot oven, 12 minutes.Beef will finish cooking in a later step.Carefully remove from oven. Drain any excess liquid and break up beef mixture. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil. -
2 Add the Pasta
Add pasta, cream base, Parmesan, softened butter (to taste), minced garlic and parsley, half the feta (reserve remaining for garnish), 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper to tray. Stir to combine. Spread into an even layer.
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3 Bake the Meal
Bake covered in hot oven until pasta is heated through and beef reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 10-15 minutes.
While meal bakes, stem and tear dill.Carefully remove tray from oven. Add a pinch of salt and pepper and stir to combine.To serve, top pasta with remaining feta and garnish with dill (to taste). Bon appétit!
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