Oven-Ready
Family
Greek-Style Sausage and Pepper Orzo
with feta
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Over 30g protein
Chef
Rachel Post
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 4)
- 16 oz. Italian Pork Sausage
- 12 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
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8 oz. Orzo Pasta
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3 oz. Cream Cheese
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2 oz. Crumbled Feta Cheese
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1 oz. Greek Butter
- 2 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
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2 tsp. Buttermilk-Dill Seasoning
- 1 tsp. Garlic and Parsley Seasoning
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) xPoWg9Pg
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Calories650
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Carbohydrates51g
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Net Carbs46g
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Fat37g
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Protein34g
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Sodium1720mg
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, follow same instructions.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Spray provided trays with cooking spray.
Remove Italian sausage from casing, if necessary. Break into bite-sized pieces.In one provided tray, combine sausage and diced peppers. Spread into an even layer and evenly top with 2 tsp. olive oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper.In second provided tray, combine orzo, 1 1/2 cups water, cream cheese, chicken base, buttermilk-dill seasoning, and garlic and parsley seasoning. Cover orzo tray with foil. Cream cheese will melt as meal bakes. -
2 Start the Meal
Bake both trays (orzo covered, sausage mixture uncovered) in hot oven, 20 minutes.
Carefully remove from oven.Break sausage into smaller pieces and drain any excess liquid. Sausage will be hot! Use a utensil.Stir orzo to combine and cover again with foil. -
3 Finish the Meal
Bake both trays again (orzo covered, sausage and peppers uncovered) until orzo is thickened and sausage reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 12-15 minutes.
Carefully remove both trays from oven. Uncover orzo tray and stir in 1/4 cup water.Stir butter into sausage mixture until melted and combined.To serve, top orzo with sausage mixture and garnish with feta. Bon appétit!
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