Oven-Ready
Family
Italian Sausage a la Vodka-Style Baked Penne
with Parmesan and mozzarella
Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Over 30g protein
Chef
Ryan Pugh
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
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16 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 12 oz. Marinara Sauce
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
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2 oz. Cream Cheese
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2 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
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2 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
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½ oz. Flour
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
- 2 tsp. Italian Seasoning Blend
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) N3DW2DOj
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Calories650
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Carbohydrates54g
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Net Carbs50g
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Fat33g
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Protein37g
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Sodium1790mg
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
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1 Start the Sauce
Remove Italian sausage from casing, if necessary.
Evenly divide flour, marinara, cream cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic salt, 3/4 cup water, and a pinch of salt and pepper between both provided trays. Stir to combine. Cream cheese will melt as meal bakes.Top both trays evenly with spinach. Break up sausage into bite-size pieces and top spinach in an even layer.Cover both trays with foil. Bake covered in hot oven until sausage reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 20-22 minutes. -
2 Add the Pasta and Cheese
Carefully remove both trays from oven. Uncover and stir until combined and creamy. Trays will be hot! Use a utensil.
Evenly divide pasta and Parmesan (reserving 2 Tbsp. for garnish) between both trays. Stir to combine.Top each tray evenly with mozzarella. -
3 Bake the Meal
Bake both trays again uncovered in hot oven until cheese has melted and pasta is warmed through, 5-7 minutes.
Carefully remove from oven.To serve, top each tray evenly with remaining Parmesan. Bon appétit!
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