Oven-Ready
Chicago-Style Sausage and Pepper Penne
with mozzarella
Prep & Cook Time: 45-55 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

Chef
Jimmy Shay
Still want the great flavors and delicious dinners you've come to expect from Home Chef, but a fraction of the time and barely any work? These oven-ready offerings were made with you in mind. Just follow the assembly instructions, pop it in the oven, and voila! It's like you worked over a hot stove for hours (we'll keep your secret.)
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 15 oz. Crushed Tomatoes
- 8 oz. Italian Pork Sausage
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- 4 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
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- 3 tsp. Tomato Puree
- 1 tsp. Minced Garlic and Parsley
- 1 tsp. Chimichurri Seasoning
- ½ tsp. Garlic 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) DOLan938
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Calories630
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Carbohydrates60g
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Net Carbs57g
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Fat30g
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Protein34g
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Sodium2170mg
Recipe Steps
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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If using ground beef, bake uncovered in hot oven until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 17-20 minutes.
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If using ground turkey, bake uncovered in hot oven until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 17-20 minutes.
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If using Impossible burger, bake uncovered in hot oven until burger reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 18-20 minutes.
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1 Add the Sauce and Italian Sausage
Turn oven on to 450 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Remove all produce from any packaging or constraints, then thoroughly rinse and pat dry.
Remove Italian sausage from casing, if necessary.In one provided tray, combine diced peppers, crushed tomatoes, tomato puree, minced garlic and parsley, 2 tsp. olive oil, garlic salt, chimichurri seasoning, and 1/4 tsp. salt.Break up Italian sausage into small pieces. Top sauce with sausage in an even layer. -
2 Start Sauce and Add Pasta
Bake uncovered in hot oven until sauce is bubbling and Italian sausage reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 25-30 minutes.
Carefully remove tray from oven.Add pasta and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil. -
3 Bake the Meal
Bake again uncovered in hot oven until pasta is warmed through and sauce is bubbling, 10-15 minutes.
Carefully remove from oven.To serve, top pasta evenly with cheese. Bon appétit!
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