Enjoying meats safely can be difficult for those with swallowing difficulties. Our new Level 5 Ready Meats are here to change that. Enjoy a classic Italian dish you know and love, now suitable for IDDSI Level 5.
Ingredients
| 1 Serving | 6 Servings | 12 Servings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thick & Easy® Ground Beef (IDDSI Level 5 Ready), thawed | 1/2 cup | 1 bag (4.46 lb) | 2 bags (4.46 lb) |
| Prepared red sauce*, smooth | ~1/4 cup | ~1 1/2 cups | ~3 cups |
| THICK & EASY® Bulk Pureed Thickened Pasta Blend | 1/2 cup | 3 cups | 6 cups ( 1 1/2 quarts) |
| Thick & Easy® Instant Food Thickener | If needed | If needed | If needed |
How to Prepare
- Combine THICK & EASY® Ground Beef with red sauce and stir well.
- Heat thoroughly to a minimum internal temperature of 165°F (if sauce separates from meat during heating, stir well and drain any excess fluid).
- Keep hot for service at 135°F or higher.
- Prepare THICK & EASY® Bulk Pureed Thickened Pasta Blend per package directions and hold for service.
- To serve, portion 1/2 cup of pureed pasta onto serving plate.**
- Top pasta with about 2/3 cup of beef & sauce mixture.
- Garnish with grated parmesan cheese and finely minced parsley, if desired.
Before serving, always test for Level 5 using IDDSI guidelines. If need, add 1 tsp of THICK & EASY® Instant Food & Beverage Thickener per directions for each serving of meat with sauce.
Recipe Notes:
*Make sure sauce does not have particulates and is pureed smooth before adding to beef.
**Pasta may be served in a variety of ways:
- Portion 1/2 cup onto plate and spread evenly
- Serve straight from the bag by making a very small snip in the corner of the bag and pipe onto plate for an easy spaghetti shape
- Place pasta in a pastry bag with desired tip and pipe onto plate
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: ~2/3 cup meat with sauce, 1/2 cup pureed pasta
Calories: 320
Total Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 4.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 55mg
Sodium: 630mg
Total Carbohydrates: 21g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Total Sugars: 5g
Added Sugars: 0g
Protein: 17g
Vitamin D: 0mg
Calcium: 4% DV
Iron: 20% DV
Potassium: 0% DV