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Nutrition per serving
Protein17% · 48g
Carbs36% · 102g
Fat47% · 59g
8g
Fiber
2410mg
Sodium
4.1g
Protein / 100 cal
Per serving, as packaged by HelloFresh. Oils, salt & pepper added at home aren't included.
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Protein rank
77th pctl
More protein than 77% of 1,474 meals
Protein density
4.1g /100cal
Leaner than 29% of meals
vs Poultry average
43% heavier
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🧾 Diet fit
Based on this meal's macros per serving
✓ High protein✕ Low carb✕ Keto-friendly✕ Under 500 cal✓ High fiber✕ Lower sodium
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Dietary✓ Easy Prep✓ Pork-free
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Ingredients
Carrot
Marinara Sauce
Ground Turkey
Precooked Polenta
Cavatappi Pasta
Cream Cheese
Italian Seasoning
Parmesan Cheese
Parsley
Cooking Oil
Black Pepper
Butter
Salt
How to make it
1
If making pasta, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.Wash and dry produce.Trim, peel, and finely chop carrot. Pick parsley leaves from stems; roughly chop leaves.
2
Once water is boiling, add cavatappi to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 8-11 minutes. Drain.
3
Heat a small pot over medium heat. Add polenta and ⅓ cup water (⅔ cup for 4 servings). Mash until mostly smooth, 30-60 seconds.Whisk in two packets cream cheese and 2 TBSP butter (four packets cream cheese and 4 TBSP butter for 4); cook, whisking occasionally, until thickened, 3-4 minutes. Season with a big pinch of salt and pepper. TIP: If polenta seems thick, add water 1 TBSP at a time until it reaches desired consistency.Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
4
While pasta and/or polenta cook, heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add carrot; cook, stirring, until browned and tender, 6-8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.Add carrot; cook, stirring, until browned and tender, 6-8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
5
Increase heat under pan with carrot to medium high and add another drizzle of oil. Push carrot to one side.Add beef* to empty side of pan. Cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned, 4-6 minutes. Sprinkle with Italian Seasoning; cook, stirring, until beef is cooked through, 4-6 minutes more. Season generously with salt and pepper.Stir carrot and beef to combine.
6
Stir in marinara and ⅓ cup water (½ cup for 4 servings). Reduce to a simmer and cook until sauce has slightly thickened, 3-4 minutes.Reduce heat to low. Stir in one packet cream cheese (two packets for 4) until thoroughly combined.Add half the parsley and 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4); stir until butter has melted. Season with salt and pepper.
7
If you made pasta, in a large bowl, toss drained cavatappi with 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings), salt, and pepper until butter has melted.Divide your choice of pasta or polenta between bowls and top with Bolognese. Top with Parmesan and remaining parsley. Serve.
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If making pasta, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.Wash and dry produce.Trim, peel, and finely chop carrot. Pick parsley leaves from stems; roughly chop leaves.
2
Step 2
Once water is boiling, add cavatappi to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 8-11 minutes. Drain.
3
Step 3
Heat a small pot over medium heat. Add polenta and ⅓ cup water (⅔ cup for 4 servings). Mash until mostly smooth, 30-60 seconds.Whisk in two packets cream cheese and 2 TBSP butter (four packets cream cheese and 4 TBSP butter for 4); cook, whisking occasionally, until thickened, 3-4 minutes. Season with a big pinch of salt and pepper. TIP: If polenta seems thick, add water 1 TBSP at a time until it reaches desired consistency.Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
4
Step 4
While pasta and/or polenta cook, heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add carrot; cook, stirring, until browned and tender, 6-8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.Add carrot; cook, stirring, until browned and tender, 6-8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
5
Step 5
Increase heat under pan with carrot to medium high and add another drizzle of oil. Push carrot to one side.Add beef* to empty side of pan. Cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned, 4-6 minutes. Sprinkle with Italian Seasoning; cook, stirring, until beef is cooked through, 4-6 minutes more. Season generously with salt and pepper.Stir carrot and beef to combine.
6
Step 6
Stir in marinara and ⅓ cup water (½ cup for 4 servings). Reduce to a simmer and cook until sauce has slightly thickened, 3-4 minutes.Reduce heat to low. Stir in one packet cream cheese (two packets for 4) until thoroughly combined.Add half the parsley and 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4); stir until butter has melted. Season with salt and pepper.
7
Step 7
If you made pasta, in a large bowl, toss drained cavatappi with 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings), salt, and pepper until butter has melted.Divide your choice of pasta or polenta between bowls and top with Bolognese. Top with Parmesan and remaining parsley. Serve.
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