Fast & Fresh

Spicy Chipotle Mac Penne

with crispy onions and cheddar

Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Spicy

Cook Within: 7 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat, Soy

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Fast & Fresh meals combine Home Chef's freshest ingredients with speedy preparation. Assemble the meal and heat in the microwave for a delicious meal in minutes! Fast & Fresh saves time and minimizes cleanup without sacrificing flavor. Heat in the microwave or oven! Enjoy!

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • Info
    8 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
  • Info
    8 oz. Bolognese Meat Sauce
  • 3 oz. Diced Poblano
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    2 oz. Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
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    1 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
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    1 oz. Cream Cheese
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    ½ oz. Crispy Fried Onions
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    2 tsp. Chipotle Pesto
  • 1 tsp. Chile and Cumin Rub

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.

  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    570
  • Carbohydrates
    56g
  • Net Carbs
    51g
  • Fat
    27g
  • Protein
    26g
  • Sodium
    1520mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Salt
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Mixing Bowl

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 bolognese, cream cheese, poblano (to taste), chile and cumin rub, 1 Tbsp. water, and 1/2 tsp. salt in provided tray. Cream cheese will melt as meal heats.

    Cover tray with a damp paper towel. Microwave covered until poblanos are tender, 3-4 minutes.

    While meal heats, combine ricotta and pesto (to taste) in a mixing bowl.

    Carefully remove tray from microwave. Stir in pasta until completely combined.

    Cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave again covered until heated through, 2-3 minutes.

    Carefully remove tray from microwave.

    To serve, top pasta with shredded cheese, crispy onions, and pesto ricotta (to taste). 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 bolognese, cream cheese, poblano (to taste), chile and cumin rub, 1 Tbsp. water, and 1/2 tsp. salt in provided tray. Cream cheese will melt as meal heats.

    Cover tray with foil. Place tray on a baking sheet. Bake covered in hot oven until poblanos are tender, 8-10 minutes.

    Carefully remove tray from oven. Stir in pasta until completely combined.

    Cover tray with foil. Place tray on a baking sheet. Bake again covered in hot oven until heated through, 10-12 minutes.

    While meal bakes, combine ricotta and pesto (to taste) in a mixing bowl.

    Carefully remove tray from oven.

    To serve, top pasta with shredded cheese, crispy onions, and pesto ricotta (to taste). Bon appétit!

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