Oven-Ready

Fiery Sausage and Spinach Pasta

with peas and Parmesan

Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Medium

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
  • Fiber-Rich
  • Protein-Packed

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 8 oz. Italian Pork Sausage
  • 4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
  • 8 oz. Cooked Gemelli
  • 3 oz. Frozen Peas
  • 2 oz. Baby Spinach
  • 1 oz. Cream Cheese
  • 1 oz. Arrabbiata Pesto
  • ½ oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • ½ oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • 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
    680
  • Carbohydrates
    51g
  • Net Carbs
    46g
  • Fat
    39g
  • Protein
    35g
  • Sodium
    1610mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Pepper
  • Salt

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, follow same instructions.

  1. 1

    Bake the Sausage

    Place sausage in provided tray and break up into bite-sized pieces. Spread into an even layer.

    Bake uncovered in hot oven until sausage reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 15-18 minutes.

    Carefully remove tray from oven. Drain any excess liquid and break up sausage into smaller bite-sized pieces. Tray will be hot! Use caution/a utensil.

  2. 2

    Add the Spinach Pasta

    Tear spinach into bite-sized pieces.

    Stir in pasta, peas, pesto (use less if spice-averse), spinach, red pepper flakes (to taste), grated cheese, cream cheese, cream base, a pinch of pepper, and 1/4 tsp. salt until combined. Spread into an even layer. Cream cheese will melt as meal bakes.

  3. 3

    Finish the Meal

    Bake uncovered in hot oven until pasta is heated through, 12-15 minutes.

    Carefully remove tray from oven and stir to combine. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.

    To serve, top pasta with shredded cheese. Bon appétit!

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