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Feisty Sausage and Spinach Penne

with tomatoes and pesto

Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

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!
A note about serious food allergies
  • Protein-Packed

In Your Box (serves 4)

  • 8 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
  • 16 oz. Italian Pork Sausage
  • 16 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
  • 8 oz. Grape Tomatoes
  • 3 oz. Arrabbiata Pesto
  • 2 oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 oz. Baby Spinach

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
    650
  • Carbohydrates
    48g
  • Net Carbs
    44g
  • Fat
    39g
  • Protein
    32g
  • Sodium
    1470mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Salt
  • Olive Oil
  • 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 ground beef, break up until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Halve tomatoes. If you receive one whole tomato instead, not to worry; simply core tomato, cut into 1/2" dice, and proceed with recipe instructions.

    Coarsely chop spinach.

  2. 2

    Cook the Sausage

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.

    Add 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.

  3. 3

    Add the Vegetables

    Add tomatoes to hot pan and stir occasionally until starting to soften, 2-3 minutes.

    Add spinach and stir occasionally until wilted, 45-60 seconds.

  4. 4

    Add Sauce and Pasta and Finish Dish

    Kids not a fan of extra heat? Feel free to skip/reduce the pesto.

    Add cream base, pesto (to taste), 3/4 the cheese (reserve remaining for garnish), and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot pan. Bring to a simmer.

    Once simmering, add pasta and stir occasionally until combined and warmed through, 2-3 minutes.

    If too thick, add water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

    Remove from burner.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with remaining cheese. Bon appétit!

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