Meal Kit
Baked Italian Sausage Farfalle
with zucchini and garlic bread
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
Scott Gorsky
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 8 oz. Italian Pork Sausage Links
- 1 Zucchini
- 5 oz. Farfalle Pasta
- 4 oz. Marinara Sauce
- 1 Ciabatta
- 1 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
- ½ oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 Garlic Cloves
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories860
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Carbohydrates86g
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Net Carbs81g
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Fat41g
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Protein40g
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Sodium1500mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Medium Pot
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Medium Oven-Safe Casserole Dish
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Large 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
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If using 16 oz. Italian sausage, follow same instructions as 8 oz. Italian sausage, working in batches, if necessary.
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If using ground beef, season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Follow same instructions as Italian sausage in Step 3, breaking up until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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If using ground turkey, season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Follow same instructions as Italian sausage in Step 3, breaking up until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 7-9 minutes.
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1 Prepare Ingredients and Make Garlic Oil
Trim zucchini ends, halve lengthwise, and cut into 1/4" half-moons.
Halve ciabatta, if necessary.Mince garlic.In a mixing bowl, combine half the garlic (reserve remaining for zucchini), 1 Tbsp. olive oil, and a pinch of Parmesan (reserve remaining for pasta). Set aside.On a separate cutting board, remove Italian sausage from casing, if necessary. -
2 Cook the Pasta
Once water is boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente, 10-12 minutes.
Reserve 1/4 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta in a colander. Return to pot and toss with 1 tsp. olive oil. Set aside.While pasta cooks, continue recipe. -
3 Cook the Italian Sausage and Zucchini
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1/2 tsp. olive oil. Add Italian sausage to hot pan. Break up sausage until no pink remains and sausage reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.
Transfer Italian sausage to a plate. Keep pan on burner and lower heat to medium.Add 1/2 tsp. olive oil, zucchini, and remaining garlic to hot pan. Stir often until lightly browned and beginning to soften, 4-5 minutes. -
4 Finish the Pasta Mixture
Stir marinara sauce, reserved pasta cooking water, cooked pasta, cooked Italian sausage, and remaining Parmesan into hot pan until completely combined.
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5 Bake Meal and Finish Dish
Transfer pasta mixture to prepared casserole dish. Top with mozzarella and place on one half of prepared baking sheet.
Place ciabatta halves, cut-side up, on empty half. Top evenly with garlic oil.Bake in hot oven until mozzarella is melted and ciabatta is golden brown, 7-9 minutes.Carefully remove from oven. Rest, 5 minutes.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, tearing garlic bread into halves, if desired. Bon appétit!
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