Oven-Ready
Spicy Bolognese Pasta
with béchamel sauce
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
Chef
Hannah Fenton
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)
- 8 oz. Beef & Pork Bolognese Sauce
- 4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 8 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
- 2 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
- 1 oz. Arrabbiata Pesto
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
- ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
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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Calories510
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Carbohydrates48g
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Net Carbs43g
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Fat26g
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Protein24g
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Sodium1500mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Salt
- Salted Butter
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Microwave
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 Bolognese Sauce
Tear spinach.
In provided tray, combine Bolognese sauce, pesto (to taste), red pepper flakes (to taste), spinach, and garlic salt. Spread into an even layer and evenly top with 1 Tbsp. salted butter.Butter will melt as sauce bakes.Bake uncovered in hot oven, 5 minutes.While Bolognese bakes, continue recipe. -
2 Add the Pasta and Béchamel Sauce
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine cream base, cheese, and a pinch of salt.
Microwave uncovered until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes, stirring once halfway through.Carefully remove from microwave. Set aside.After 5 minutes, carefully remove tray from oven. Add pasta and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.Evenly top pasta with béchamel sauce. -
3 Finish the Meal
Bake uncovered in hot oven until pasta and béchamel sauce are heated through, 8-10 minutes.
Carefully remove from oven. Bon appétit!
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