6-Serving Meal
Weeknight Cheddar and Ground Beef Penne
serves 6
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Hannah Fenton
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In Your Box (serves 6)
- 30 oz. Ground Beef
- 24 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 16 fl. oz. Tomato Sauce
- 8 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 5 oz. Frozen Peas
- 4 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
- 1½ oz. Seasoned Croutons
- ⅘ oz. Beef Broth Concentrate
- 2 tsp. Savory Seasoning
- 1 tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories680
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Carbohydrates52g
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Net Carbs47g
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Fat36g
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Protein41g
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Sodium1640mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Salt
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Plate
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
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1 Cook the Beef
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
Add ground beef, garlic salt, and savory seasoning to hot, dry pan. Break up meat until no pink remains and beef reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.Drain any excess liquid from pan. Pan will be hot! Use caution. -
2 Add the Sauce
Add tomato sauce, beef base, cream base, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, and half the cheese (reserve remaining for garnish). Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
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3 Add the Vegetables and Pasta
Once simmering, add spinach, peas, and a pinch of salt to hot pan. Stir occasionally until spinach is wilted and peas are heated through, 2-3 minutes.
Add pasta and 1/4 tsp. salt. Stir occasionally until pasta is coated and heated through, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner.While pasta cooks, continue recipe. -
4 Prepare Croutons and Finish Dish
Coarsely crush croutons.
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with croutons. Garnish with remaining cheese. Bon appétit!
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