Vegetarian that 26% heavier than the average vegetarian meal.
Lightness2/5
Ease4/5
👍 Best for
✓ Beginner cooks✓ Vegetarian lovers
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✕ You're cutting calories
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Nutrition per serving
850
Calories
Per serving, as packaged by Blue Apron. Oils, salt & pepper added at home aren't included.
🧾 Diet fit
Based on this meal's macros per serving
✕ High protein✕ Under 500 cal
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Allergens & dietary
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Dietary✓ Italian
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How to make it
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Rinse and dry all produce. Peel and small dice the onion. Peel the carrot; halve lengthwise and thinly slice crosswise. Thinly slice the celery. Peel and roughly chop the garlic. Break the tomatoes apart by hand and place in a bowl.
2
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high. Add the beef; season. Cook breaking the meat apart frequently 3-4 minutes until browned. Add the onion; season. Cook stirring frequently 1-2 minutes. Add the carrot, celery, and garlic; season. Cook stirring occasionally 4-5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3
Add the pasta to the boiling water. Cook 8-10 minutes until just shy of al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
4
Add the tomato paste and as much red pepper flake as you like; season. Cook stirring frequently 1-2 minutes until combined. Add the tomatoes and 1/4 cup water; season. Cook stirring occasionally 2-3 minutes until the beef is cooked through and the sauce is slightly thickened.
5
Add the cooked pasta and half the reserved pasta water to the pan. Cook stirring vigorously 1-2 minutes until coated, adding more water gradually if needed. Taste and season.
6
Divide between 2 dishes. Top with cheese.
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Blue Apron puts Penne Pasta & Beef Bolognese with with Pecorino Cheese on the menu as a Vegetarian dish that holds up on a weeknight without asking much of the cook.
Pasta is a type of food typically made from an unleavened dough of wheat flour mixed with water or eggs, and formed into sheets or other shapes, then cooked by boiling or baking. Pasta was originally only made with durum, although the definition has been expanded to include alternatives for a gluten-free diet, such as rice flour, or legumes such as beans or lentils. [1]
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⏱️ Est. time: 48 min
🍽️ Serves: 1 serving
⚠ Not ideal for
High-protein requirements
Vegans
How to make it
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Rinse and dry all produce. Peel and small dice the onion. Peel the carrot; halve lengthwise and thinly slice crosswise. Thinly slice the celery. Peel and roughly chop the garlic. Break the tomatoes apart by hand and place in a bowl.
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high. Add the beef; season. Cook breaking the meat apart frequently 3-4 minutes until browned. Add the onion; season. Cook stirring frequently 1-2 minutes. Add the carrot, celery, and garlic; season. Cook stirring occasionally 4-5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Add the pasta to the boiling water. Cook 8-10 minutes until just shy of al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
Add the tomato paste and as much red pepper flake as you like; season. Cook stirring frequently 1-2 minutes until combined. Add the tomatoes and 1/4 cup water; season. Cook stirring occasionally 2-3 minutes until the beef is cooked through and the sauce is slightly thickened.
Add the cooked pasta and half the reserved pasta water to the pan. Cook stirring vigorously 1-2 minutes until coated, adding more water gradually if needed. Taste and season.
Which meal service offers Penne Pasta & Beef Bolognese?
Penne Pasta & Beef Bolognese is offered by Blue Apron. Read the full Blue Apron review on MealFan for pricing, freshness ratings, and how Blue Apron compares to competitors.
Is Penne Pasta & Beef Bolognese italian?
Penne Pasta & Beef Bolognese is tagged as Italian on the Blue Apron menu. For specific allergen details, refer to the card included with your delivery.
How long does Penne Pasta & Beef Bolognese take to prepare?
Penne Pasta & Beef Bolognese is made in 6 steps. Estimated active time is about 48 minutes based on the recipe instructions.
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