Oven-Ready
Sausage and Pepper Orzotto
with Sicilian sauce and Parmesan
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Over 30g protein
Chef
Tom Scodari
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 2)
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10 oz. Fully Cooked Orzo
- 8 oz. Italian Pork Sausage
- 6 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
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1 oz. Sicilian Sauce
- ½ oz. Crispy Bell Pepper
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½ oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 2 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
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⅓ oz. Butter
- 1 tsp. Potato Spice 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) DOp4JEOr
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Calories830
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Carbohydrates43g
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Net Carbs38g
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Fat54g
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Protein31g
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Sodium2140mg
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 Start the Sausage and Peppers
Remove Italian sausage from casing, if necessary. Break up into bite-sized pieces using hands.
In provided tray, combine sausage, peppers, (If you receive a whole pepper, cut into 1/2" dice.) half the potato spice seasoning (reserve remaining for orzo), 2 tsp. olive oil, and a pinch of pepper. Spread into an even layer.Bake uncovered in hot oven, 10 minutes.Sausage will finish cooking in a later step. -
2 Add the Orzo
Carefully remove tray from oven and drain any excess liquid.
Add orzo, chicken base, remaining potato spice seasoning, and 1/4 cup water. Stir until combined and cover with foil. -
3 Bake the Meal
Bake covered in hot oven until peppers are tender and sausage reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 10-15 minutes.
While meal bakes, crush crispy bell peppers in shipping bag.Carefully remove tray from oven and uncover.Stir cheese, softened plain butter, and softened Sicilian sauce (to taste) into orzo until melted and combined.To serve, top orzo with crushed crispy bell peppers. Bon appétit!
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