Oven-Ready
Family
Lemony Italian Sausage Penne
with Parmesan cheese
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
Maija Barnes
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
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 8 oz. Sliced Yellow Squash
- 1 Lemon
- 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
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2 oz. Light Cream Cheese
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1 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- ½ oz. Parsley
- 1 tsp. Garlic Pepper
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) bO9yKQOn
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Calories610
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Carbohydrates56g
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Net Carbs52g
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Fat31g
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Protein31g
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Sodium1280mg
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 Prepare the Ingredients
Turn oven on to 425 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry.
Pierce tomatoes with a fork.Remove Italian sausage from casing, if necessary. Crumble into small pieces.Divide tomatoes, squash, Italian sausage, and 1 tsp. olive oil evenly between both provided trays. -
2 Start the Italian Sausage and Vegetables
Bake uncovered in hot oven until Italian sausage begins to brown, 10-15 minutes.
Sausage will finish baking in a later step.While meal bakes, zest and halve lemon. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.Carefully remove both trays from oven. Evenly divide pasta, cream base, cream cheese, 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, 1 tsp. lemon zest, 1/4 tsp. salt, garlic pepper, 1 Tbsp. water, and half the shredded cheese (reserve remaining for garnish) between both trays. Cream cheese will melt as meal bakes. Stir to combine. Tray will be hot. Use a utensil! -
3 Bake the Meal
Bake again uncovered in hot oven until pasta is heated through and Italian sausage reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 10-12 minutes.
While meal bakes, stem and tear parsley.Carefully remove both trays from oven. Stir until combined.To serve, garnish with parsley and remaining shredded cheese. Squeeze lemon wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!
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