Fast & Fresh

Sausage Ragu Pasta Bake

with three cheeses

Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 7 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • Info
    8 oz. Sausage Ragu Sauce
  • Info
    8 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
  • 4 oz. Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
  • Info
    2 oz. Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
  • Info
    2 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
  • Info
    1 oz. Garlic & Herb Cheese Spread
  • ½ tsp. Chopped Garlic
  • ½ tsp. Pink Seasoned Salt
  • 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning Blend

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    530
  • Carbohydrates
    49g
  • Net Carbs
    45g
  • Fat
    26g
  • Protein
    28g
  • Sodium
    1270mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Baking Sheet

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
  1. 1

    Microwave Instructions

    Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry.

    Add pasta in a single layer to provided tray. Top with ragu sauce, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, pink seasoned salt, and a pinch of pepper.

    Cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave, 3 minutes.

    While meal heats, in a mixing bowl, mash garlic, cheese spread, ricotta, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

    Carefully remove tray from microwave and stir to combine. Top with eight dollops of garlic-cheese mixture. Add mozzarella in a single layer, then top with 1 tsp. olive oil. Microwave again uncovered until cheese is fully melted and sauce is bubbly, 2-3 minutes.

    Carefully remove from microwave. Bon appétit!

  2. 2

    Oven Instructions

    Turn oven on to 375 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry.

    Add pasta in a single layer to provided tray. Top with ragu sauce, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, pink seasoned salt, 1 Tbsp. water, and a pinch of pepper.

    Cover tray with foil and place tray on a baking sheet. Bake covered in hot oven, 15 minutes.

    While meal heats, in a mixing bowl, mash garlic, cheese spread, ricotta, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

    Carefully remove tray from oven and stir to combine. Top with eight dollops of garlic-cheese mixture. Add mozzarella in a single layer, then top with 1 tsp. olive oil.

    Place tray on a baking sheet. Bake again uncovered in hot oven until cheese is fully melted and sauce is bubbly, 8-10 minutes.

    Carefully remove from oven. Bon appétit!

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