Meal Kit

Creamy Lemon Sausage Gemelli

with artichokes

Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Mild

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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We paired savory lemony cream sauce with tangy artichokes and salty sausage to give you something hearty to bring to the dinner table. With Gemelli meaning "twins" in Italian, this pasta is perfect for two to share! But with flavor this good, we won't tell anyone if it was really just for one.

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • Info
    4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
  • 8 oz. Italian Pork Sausage
  • Info
    6 oz. Gemelli Pasta
  • 1 Lemon
  • 4 oz. Artichoke Hearts
  • Info
    ½ oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • Info
    ¼ oz. Flour
  • ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    740
  • Carbohydrates
    75g
  • Net Carbs
    68g
  • Fat
    36g
  • Protein
    35g
  • Sodium
    1610mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • 1 Medium Pot
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Colander

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 16 oz. Italian sausage, follow same instructions as 8 oz. Italian sausage, working in batches if necessary.

  • If using diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Follow same instructions as Italian sausage in Step 3, stirring occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.

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

  1. 1

    Cook the Pasta

    Once water is boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente, 12-14 minutes.

    Remove from burner. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta in a colander and set aside.

    While pasta cooks, continue recipe.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Zest and halve lemon. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.

    Coarsely chop artichokes.

    Remove Italian sausage from casing, if necessary.

  3. 3

    Cook the Italian Sausage and Artichokes

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.

    Add 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.

    Add artichokes and stir occasionally until starting to brown, 1-2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Make Sauce and Add Pasta

    Add flour to hot pan and stir until no dry flour remains.

    Add cream base, 1/3 cup pasta cooking water, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. lemon zest, and pasta. Stir until combined and sauce is heated through, 1-2 minutes.

    Remove from burner. Stir in 2 tsp. lemon juice. Taste, and add more lemon zest, if desired.

  5. 5

    Finish the Dish

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with cheese and red pepper flakes (to taste). Squeeze lemon wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!

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