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Creamy Italian Sausage Fettuccine with Kale

stovetop cooking

Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Mild

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

All ingredients are individually packaged, but our central facility is not certified allergen-free. Furthermore, ingredient contents may vary. Please check ingredient packaging for allergens and nutrition facts. If you have serious allergies, please use your best judgment or consult a health professional to decide if our meals are safe for you!
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Get your healthy out of the way with kale, and then lean into the indulgence: sausage, cream sauce, garlic, and cheese. Combined all together, it's flavor, filling, fantastic… and it has kale! (Just kidding we love our greens.)

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 8 oz. Italian Pork Sausage Links
  • Info
    8 oz. Cooked Fettuccine
  • Info
    4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
  • 3 oz. Shredded Kale
  • Info
    ½ oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 tsp. Tomato Paste
  • ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
  • ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes

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.

  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    590
  • Carbohydrates
    46g
  • Net Carbs
    42g
  • Fat
    33g
  • Protein
    30g
  • Sodium
    1690mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 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

  • If using Impossible burger, follow same instructions as sausage in Step 1, breaking up burger until heated through, 4-6 minutes.

  • If using chicken breasts, pat dry and, on a separate cutting board, cut into 1” dice. Follow same instructions as sausage in Step 1, stirring occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.

  • If using shrimp, pat dry. Follow same instructions as sausage in Step 1, cooking until shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.

  1. 1

    Cook the Sausage

    Remove Italian sausage from casing, if necessary.

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tsp. olive oil and Italian sausage to hot pan. Break into smaller pieces until no pink remains and sausage reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.

    While sausage cooks, prepare ingredients.

  2. 2

    Prepare Ingredients and Add Kale

    Coarsely chop kale and remove loose stems.

    Mince garlic.

    Add garlic and tomato paste to hot pan with sausage and cook, 30 seconds.

    Stir in kale, 2 Tbsp. water, and a pinch of salt. Stir occasionally until kale is wilted and tender, 1-2 minutes.

    Season with garlic salt and a pinch of pepper.

  3. 3

    Add the Cream Sauce

    Add cream sauce base and a pinch of pepper to hot pan. Bring to a simmer.

    Once simmering, cook until thickened, 1-2 minutes.

    Stir in pasta and half the cheese (reserve remaining for garnish) until combined and heated through, 2-3 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

  4. 4

    Finish the Dish

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with remaining cheese and red pepper flakes (to taste). Bon appétit!

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