Oven-Ready
Creamy Tomato and Italian Sausage Penne Bake with Spinach
easy prep & pan included
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

Chef
David Padilla
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 for hours over a hot stove (we’ll keep your secret.)
In Your Box (serves 2)
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- 8 oz. Italian Pork Sausage Links
- 6 fl. oz. Marinara Sauce
- 4 oz. Baby Spinach
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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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Carbohydrates52g
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Net Carbs48g
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Fat33g
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Protein37g
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Sodium1550mg
Recipe Steps
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, follow same instructions as Italian sausage in Steps 2 and 3, baking uncovered in hot oven until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 18-20 minutes.
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If using Impossible burger, follow same instructions as Italian sausage in Steps 2 and 3, baking uncovered in hot oven until burger is heated through, 15-18 minutes.
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If using shrimp, pat dry. Follow same instructions as Italian sausage in Steps 2 and 3, baking uncovered in hot oven until shrimp reaches minimum internal temperature, 15-20 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry.
Combine pasta, spinach, marinara, and cream cheese in provided tray. Top with mozzarella. Cream cheese will melt as meal bakes. -
2 Add the Sausage
Remove sausage from casing, if necessary, and break into pieces. Place sausage pieces on pasta.
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3 Bake the Dish
Bake uncovered in hot oven until browned and sausage reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 15-20 minutes.
Carefully remove tray from oven. Stir until cream cheese is incorporated. Bon appétit!
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