Family Meal Kit
One-Pan Sausage and Pepper Carbonara
with Parmesan cheese
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Over 30g protein
Chef
Maija Barnes
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)
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16 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 16 oz. Italian Pork Sausage
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 1 Green Bell Pepper
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2 oz. Creme Fraiche
- 2 oz. Bacon Bits
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1 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
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1 oz. Red Pepper Pesto
- 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) VPr6y8PR
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Calories650
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Carbohydrates45g
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Net Carbs43g
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Fat38g
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Protein33g
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Sodium1460mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Plate
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 Bell Pepper and Crisp Bacon
Remove stem, seeds, and ribs, and cut bell pepper into 1/4" slices.
Line a plate with a paper towel.Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add bacon to hot pan and stir occasionally until bacon crisps, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner. Transfer bacon to towel-lined plate. Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean. -
2 Cook the Italian Sausage and Peppers
Remove Italian sausage from casing, if necessary.
Return pan used to crisp bacon to medium-high heat. Add Italian sausage and bell peppers to hot pan. Break into smaller pieces until no pink remains and sausage reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes. -
3 Add the Sauce
Add cream base, creme fraiche, 1/2 cup water, garlic pepper, pesto, half the bacon (reserve remaining for garnish), and a pinch of salt to hot pan. Stir until combined and bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, stir occasionally until sauce thickens, 3-4 minutes. -
4 Add the Pasta
Add pasta to hot pan and stir until coated. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Stir occasionally until pasta is heated through, 3-4 minutes.
If sauce is too thick, add additional water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Remove from burner. -
5 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with remaining bacon and cheese. Bon appétit!
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