Chopped & Ready
Cheesy Sausage and Broccoli Pasta
with leeks and peas
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Protein-Packed
Chef
David Welch
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 16 oz. Italian Pork Sausage (16oz Uncased)
- 8 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 16 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 8 oz. Broccoli Florets
- 3 oz. Frozen Peas
- 1 oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 oz. Leeks
- 1 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 1 oz. Cream Cheese
- 0.14 oz. Lemon Juice
- ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories660
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Carbohydrates50g
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Net Carbs45g
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Fat38g
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Protein34g
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Sodium1490mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 2 Large Non-Stick Pans
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 ground beef, break up until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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If using ground turkey, break up until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 6-8 minutes.
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1 Cook the Sausage and Leeks
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add Italian sausage, leeks, and red pepper flakes (use less if spice-averse) to hot pan. Kids not a fan of extra heat? Feel free to skip/reduce the red pepper flakes.Break into smaller pieces until no pink remains and sausage reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.Remove from burner.While sausage and leeks cook, continue recipe. -
2 Cook the Broccoli
Place another large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add broccoli, a pinch of salt, and 1/4 cup water to hot pan. Cover and cook until water is almost completely evaporated, 4-6 minutes.Uncover and stir occasionally until broccoli is tender, 2-3 minutes. -
3 Add the Pasta and Peas
Add pasta, peas, and a pinch of salt to hot pan. Stir occasionally until pasta and peas are heated through, 60-90 seconds.
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4 Add Sauce and Sausage and Finish Dish
Add cream base, grated cheese, cream cheese, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 tsp. salt, a pinch of pepper, and lemon juice to hot pan. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, stir occasionally until sauce is slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes.If too thick, add additional water, 1 tsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Stir in sausage until coated and heated through, 60-90 seconds.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with shredded cheese. Bon appétit!
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