Oven-Ready
Chicago-Style Sausage and Pepper Pasta
with mozzarella
Prep & Cook Time: 45-55 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Jimmy Shay
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)
- 15 oz. Crushed Tomatoes
- 8 oz. Italian Pork Sausage
- 8 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 4 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
- 1 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
- 3 tsp. Tomato Puree
- 1 Tbsp. Minced Garlic and Parsley
- 1 tsp. Chimichurri Seasoning
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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)
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Calories630
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Carbohydrates61g
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Net Carbs57g
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Fat30g
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Protein34g
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Sodium2160mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
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, add to a medium non-stick pan over medium heat. Break up until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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If using diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Add chicken to a medium non-stick pan with 2 tsp. olive oil over medium heat. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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1 Add the Sauce and Italian Sausage
Remove Italian sausage from casing, if necessary.
Combine diced peppers, crushed tomatoes, tomato puree, minced garlic and parsley, 2 tsp. olive oil, garlic salt, chimichurri seasoning, and 1/4 tsp. salt in provided tray.Break up Italian sausage into small pieces. Top sauce with sausage in an even layer. -
2 Start Sauce and Add Pasta
Bake uncovered in hot oven until sauce is bubbling and Italian sausage reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 25-30 minutes.
Carefully remove tray from oven.Add pasta and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil. -
3 Bake the Meal
Bake again uncovered in hot oven until pasta is warmed through and sauce is bubbling, 10-15 minutes.
Carefully remove from oven.To serve, top pasta evenly with cheese. Bon appétit!
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