Oven-Ready
Italian Sausage Amatriciana-Style Pasta
with spinach and peppers
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
- Fiber-Rich
- Protein-Packed
Chef
David Welch
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. Tomato Sauce
- 8 oz. Italian Pork Sausage
- 8 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 4 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
- 1 oz. Creme Fraiche
- ½ oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- ½ oz. Bacon Bits
- ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories620
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Carbohydrates52g
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Net Carbs46g
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Fat33g
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Protein34g
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Sodium1640mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Microwave
- 1 Microwave-Safe Plate
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, add to 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, add to 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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If using steak strips, pat dry, coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Add steak strips to a medium non-stick pan with 2 tsp. olive oil over medium heat. Stir occasionally until steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.
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1 Start the Sausage and Peppers
Spray provided tray with cooking spray.
Remove Italian sausage from casing, if necessary.Add sausage and mixed peppers to prepared tray, breaking sausage into bite-sized pieces. Spread into an even layer and evenly top with 1 tsp. olive oil.Bake uncovered in hot oven, 10 minutes.Sausage will finish cooking in a later step.Carefully remove from oven. -
2 Add the Sauce and Pasta
Stir in tomato sauce, creme fraiche, red pepper flakes (to taste), spinach, and pasta until combined. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.
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3 Crisp Bacon and Finish Meal
Bake uncovered in hot oven until pasta is heated through and sausage reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 8-10 minutes.
While meal bakes, line a microwave-safe plate with a paper towel. Place bacon on towel-lined plate.Microwave until crispy, 60-90 seconds.Carefully remove from microwave.Carefully remove tray from oven.To serve, top pasta with cheese and bacon. Bon appétit!
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