Meal Kit
Family
One-Pan Italian Sausage and Tomato Cream Sauce
with broccoli and garlic pepper ricotta
Prep & Cook Time: 50-60 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
Rachel Post
Who’s excited for piles of dishes that stretch from floor to ceiling? Anybody...anybody....Bueller...? Hey, no problem! These one pot (or pan), four-serving meals are made with you in mind. We designed them for family taste buds (even picky eaters), so it’s all the fresh ingredients and delicious flavors you expect from Home Chef, but simplified to require just one pot or pan. No more hours amongst the suds; one pot, one pan, one happy family!
In Your Box (serves 4)
- 16 oz. Italian Pork Sausage Links
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16 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 15 oz. Crushed Tomatoes
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 6 oz. Broccoli Florets
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2 oz. Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
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1 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 2 Tbsp. Cornstarch
- 2 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) DOLzR1P8
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Calories620
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Carbohydrates54g
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Net Carbs51g
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Fat32g
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Protein33g
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Sodium1570mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Large Oven-Safe Non-Stick Pan
- 2 Mixing Bowls
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
Cut broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
Combine ricotta, 1/3 the garlic pepper (reserve remaining for sauce), and 1 Tbsp. water in a mixing bowl. Set aside.Combine 11/2 cups water with cornstarch in another mixing bowl. Set aside.Remove Italian sausage from casing, if necessary. -
2 Cook the Sausage
Place a large oven-safe non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
Add 1 tsp. olive oil and Italian sausage to hot pan. Break into smaller pieces until no pink remains and sausage reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.Remove from burner. Transfer sausage to a plate. Wipe pan clean and reserve. -
3 Cook the Broccoli
Return pan used to cook sausage to medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add broccoli, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper to hot pan. Stir occasionally until tender, 5-7 minutes.Remove from burner. Transfer broccoli to plate with sausage. Wipe pan clean and reserve. -
4 Make the Sauce
Return pan used to cook sausage and broccoli to medium-low heat.
Add cream base, 3/4 cup tomatoes (remaining is yours to use as you please), remaining garlic pepper, 1/4 tsp. salt, a pinch of pepper, and cornstarch mixture to hot pan. Stir to combine, then bring to a simmer.Once simmering, stir constantly until thickened, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner. -
5 Bake Pasta and Finish Dish
Stir sausage, broccoli, pasta, and a pinch of salt into hot pan until combined. Gently press down in pan to form an even layer. Top with shredded cheese.
Place pan in hot oven and bake until edges are bubbling and cheese is golden brown, 15-20 minutes.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with ricotta mixture. Bon appétit!
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