House-Made Veggie Meatballs with Fresh Pasta
Vegetarian
Chef's Favorite
Dairy
Eggs
Pine Nuts
Wheat
15 minutes
2 Servings per kit
Overview
These scrumptious meatballs are made with just the right balance of lentils, wild mushrooms, and Parmesan cheese for the perfect flavor and texture (mix also includes breadcrumbs and egg). Comes with Prefare fresh pasta, and spinach in a light oven-roasted tomato sauce. Topped with toasted pine nuts and basil drizzle. Hello Meatless Mondays! (Tree Nuts=Pine Nuts)
Cooking instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Form the mushroom lentil mix into 6 round meatballs. Place on a lightly oiled sheet tray, then into the hot oven for 10 minutes. Remove the tray from the oven, then flip the meatballs over and cook for 10 more minutes. Set aside until plating when fully cooked.
- While the meatballs are cooking, prepare the pasta. Place the medium pot on high heat with 6 cups of water and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil, then add the fresh pasta. Return to boil for 3 minutes, strain the pasta, and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Return the same pot to the burner and pour in the oven roasted tomato sauce. Heat for 2-3 minutes then add the cooked pasta and spinach to the pot. Stir well then continue cooking for 2-3 minutes more, or until the sauce is hot. Taste then add salt, pepper, or red chili flakes as desired.
- Place the focaccia bread in the hot oven for 3 minutes to warm and crisp it. Then, place it on the cutting board and cut it in half. Turn off all heating elements.
- Divide the pasta and sauce between 2 shallow bowls or plates. Sprinkle with the toasted pine nuts then drizzle on the basil oil. Place the meatballs on top and enjoy some focaccia on the side. WOW!
Place your meal kits in the refrigerator upon receipt. *Thoroughly cook all ingredients that come in contact with raw proteins (meats, poultry, seafood, and eggs). You consume raw or undercooked proteins at your own risk. **Food has been prepared in a kitchen that uses products containing wheat, soybeans, milk, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, fish, sesame, and eggs and may contain traces of these allergens.