Meal Kit
Family
Weeknight Veggie Lasagna Skillet
with pesto ricotta
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 7 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
- Vegetarian
Chef
Laura Alpern
Who's excited for piles of dishes that stretch from floor to ceiling? Anybody...anybody....Bueller...? Hey, no problem! These one pot (or pan), four-serving meals are made with you in mind. We designed them for family taste buds (even picky eaters), so it's all the fresh ingredients and delicious flavors you expect from Home Chef, but simplified to require just one pot or pan. No more hours amongst the suds; one pot, one pan, one happy family!
In Your Box (serves 4)
- 12 oz. Marinara Sauce
- 10 oz. Lasagna Noodles
- 1 Zucchini
- 4 oz. Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
- 4 oz. Button Mushrooms
- 2 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 2 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
- 1 oz. Basil Pesto
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 1 tsp. Onion Salt
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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Calories490
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Carbohydrates66g
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Net Carbs61g
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Fat15g
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Protein23g
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Sodium1290mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Large Pot
- 1 Colander/Strainer
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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Meatlovers! If using protein, cook in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil.
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If using ground beef, break up until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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If using ground turkey, break up until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 6-8 minutes.
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Add protein to meal as desired.
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1 Cook the Pasta
Break pasta into smaller pieces. It's OK if pieces are not even.
Once water is boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente, 8-10 minutes.Remove from burner. Reserve 3/4 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta in a colander/strainer and set aside. Reserve pot; no need to wipe clean.While pasta cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare Ingredients and Make Pesto Ricotta
Trim zucchini ends, halve lengthwise, and finely chop.
Finely chop mushrooms.Mince garlic.In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta and pesto. Set aside. -
3 Cook the Vegetables
Return pot used to cook pasta to medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add zucchini, mushrooms, garlic, and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot pot. Stir occasionally until vegetables are slightly browned and tender, 4-6 minutes. -
4 Add the Sauce and Pasta
Add marinara, 1/2 cup reserved pasta cooking water, onion salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper to hot pot. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, add pasta and half the Parmesan (reserve remaining for topping). Stir occasionally until pasta is coated and sauce is slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes.If too thick, add additional reserved pasta cooking water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Reduce heat to medium-low. -
5 Add Cheeses and Finish Dish
Evenly top pasta in hot pot with mozzarella, remaining Parmesan, and pesto ricotta. Cover and cook until cheeses are melted, 2-3 minutes.
Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card. Bon appétit!
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