Oven-Ready
Three-Cheese Beef & Pork Bolognese Risotto
with peas
Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat, Soy
- Calorie-Conscious
Chef
Ryan Pugh
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)
- 4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 8 oz. Beef & Pork Bolognese Sauce
- 8 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 3 oz. Frozen Peas
- 1 oz. Cream Cheese
- 1 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
- ½ oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 Butter Crackers
- 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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Calories450
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Carbohydrates45g
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Net Carbs40g
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Fat20g
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Protein22g
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Sodium1340mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Salt
- Pepper
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, add to 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, add to 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 Risotto
Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps. Remove rice from packaging.
In provided tray, combine cream base, Bolognese, garlic salt, cream cheese, rice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cream cheese will melt as meal bakes.Add 2 Tbsp. water and stir to combine. Spread into an even layer. Cover tray with foil.Bake covered in hot oven until heated through, 12-15 minutes.Carefully remove from oven. -
2 Add the Cheese and Peas
Add peas and Parmesan to tray and stir to combine. Spread into an even layer.
Top evenly with mozzarella. Tray will be hot! Use caution. -
3 Finish the Meal
Bake again uncovered in hot oven until risotto is bubbling and cheese is melted, 15-20 minutes.
While meal bakes, coarsely crush crackers.Carefully remove tray from oven.To serve, top risotto with crackers and red pepper flakes (to taste). Bon appétit!
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