Oven-Ready
Creamy Penne and Italian Sausage
with spinach
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat, Sesame
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Rachel Post
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)
- 8 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 8 oz. Italian Pork Sausage
- 8 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 1 oz. Baby Spinach
- ½ oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 2 tsp. Mushroom Seasoning
- 0.14 oz. Lemon Juice
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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Calories650
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Carbohydrates50g
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Net Carbs48g
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Fat37g
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Protein30g
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Sodium1710mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Cooking Spray
- Salt
- All-Purpose Flour
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, cook in 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 ground turkey, cook in a medium non-stick pan with 2 tsp. olive oil over medium heat. Break up until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 6-8 minutes.
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1 Start the Sausage
Spray provided tray with cooking spray.
Remove Italian sausage from casing, if necessary.Place sausage in prepared provided tray and break into smaller pieces. Spread into a single layer. Bake uncovered in hot oven, 10 minutes. -
2 Add the Pasta and Sauce
After 10 minutes, carefully remove tray from oven. Drain any excess liquid. Tray will be hot! Use an oven mitt.
Stir in 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour until no dry flour remains. Add cream base, mushroom seasoning, pasta, spinach, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Stir to combine. -
3 Bake the Meal
Bake again uncovered in hot oven until sausage reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 10-15 minutes.
Carefully remove tray from oven.Stir in lemon juice and half the cheese (reserve remaining for garnish) until melted.To serve, garnish with remaining cheese. Bon appétit!
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