Family Meal Kit
One-Pot Creamy Cajun-Style Sausage Pasta
with poblanos
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesOver 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 Cavatappi Pasta
- 16 oz. Italian Pork Sausage
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
- 1 Poblano Pepper
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2 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
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1 oz. Cream Cheese
- 2 tsp. Cajun 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) oPN9QZ3X
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Calories600
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Carbohydrates43g
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Net Carbs40g
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Fat33g
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Protein32g
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Sodium1460mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Large Pot
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 diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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If using ground beef, break up until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Halve tomatoes.
Stem poblano, seed, and cut into 1/2" dice. Poblano peppers can vary in spice level; most are mild, but a few can be quite hot. Wash hands and cutting board after prepping.Remove sausage from casing, if necessary. -
2 Cook the Sausage
Place a large pot over medium-high heat.
Add 1 tsp. olive oil and sausage to hot pot. Break into smaller pieces until no pink remains and sausage reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.Transfer sausage to a plate. Keep pot over medium-high heat; no need to wipe clean. -
3 Cook Vegetables and Add Sauce
Add 1 tsp. olive oil, poblanos (to taste), and tomatoes to hot pot used to cook sausage. Stir occasionally until tender, 3-4 minutes.
Add cream cheese, cream base, half the shredded cheese (reserve remaining for garnish), Cajun seasoning (to taste), 1/4 tsp. salt, a pinch of pepper, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer.Once simmering, stir occasionally until cream cheese is melted and fully combined, 1-2 minutes. -
4 Add the Pasta and Sausage
Add pasta, cooked sausage, and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot pot.
Stir occasionally until pasta is coated and heated through, 3-4 minutes.Remove from burner. -
5 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with remaining shredded cheese. Bon appétit!
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