Meal Kit

Sausage and Pepper Macaroni

with mozzarella cheese

Prep & Cook Time: 45-55 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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  • Over 30g protein

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 15 oz. Crushed Tomatoes
  • 8 oz. Italian Pork Sausage
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper
  • Info
    6 oz. Elbow Macaroni
  • Info
    2 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
  • Info
    1 oz. Cream Cheese
  • ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
  • ½ tsp. Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning Blend

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    830
  • Carbohydrates
    86g
  • Net Carbs
    81g
  • Fat
    37g
  • Protein
    43g
  • Sodium
    2020mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Colander
  • 1 Medium Pot
  • 1 Large Oven-Safe Non-Stick Pan

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

  • If using 16 oz. Italian sausage, follow same instructions as 8 oz., working in batches if necessary. 

  1. 1

    Cook Pasta and Prepare Ingredients

    Once water is boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente, 8-10 minutes.

    Remove from burner. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta in a colander and set aside.

    While pasta cooks, remove stem, seeds, and ribs, and cut bell pepper into 1/2" dice.

    Remove Italian sausage from casing, if necessary.

  2. 2

    Cook the Peppers and Sausage

    Place a large oven-safe non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.

    Add Italian sausage, bell peppers, and a pinch of salt and pepper to hot pan. Stir occasionally until peppers are tender and sausage reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the Sauce

    Add crushed tomatoes, reserved pasta cooking water, paprika, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt to hot pan. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.

    Once simmering, reduce heat to medium. Cover and stir occasionally until sauce has slightly thickened, 15-20 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the Pasta and Cheese

    Add cream cheese and cooked pasta to hot pan. Stir often until cream cheese is melted and combined, 1-2 minutes.

    Remove from burner and top with shredded cheese.

  5. 5

    Bake Pasta and Finish Dish

    Transfer pan to hot oven and bake until cheese has melted and browned, 8-12 minutes.

    Transfer to casserole dish if pan is not oven-safe.

    Carefully remove from oven. Pan handle will be hot! Use an oven mitt.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, Bon appétit!

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