Meal Kit

Italian Sausage and Broccoli Pasta

with Parmesan

Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Mild

Cook Within: 5 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

Sausage and broccoli are such a perfect meat-and-vegetable flavor marriage, we hesitate to add the third wheel of pasta. Just kidding! We never hesitated at all in creating this meaty delight, enhanced by a creamy sauce with a touch of heat from the red pepper flakes. We'd happily be your third wheel as you and your loved one chow down on this dream pasta. We would! Why are you texting the police?

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 8 oz. Broccoli Florets
  • 8 oz. Italian Pork Sausage
  • Info
    5 oz. Rigatoni
  • 2 fl. oz. White Cooking Wine
  • Info
    2 oz. Cream Cheese
  • Info
    1 oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
Contains: Sulfites
Food intolerance information

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
    820
  • Carbohydrates
    66g
  • Net Carbs
    61g
  • Fat
    45g
  • Protein
    38g
  • Sodium
    1500mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Medium Pot
  • 1 Colander
  • 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 16 oz. Italian sausage, follow same instructions as 8 oz. Italian sausage, working in batches if necessary.

  • If using diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Follow same instructions as Italian sausage in Step 4, stirring occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.

  • If using ground beef, follow same instructions as Italian sausage in Step 4, breaking up until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.

  1. 1

    Cook the Pasta

    Once water is boiling, add pasta and stir constantly, 30 seconds.

    Cook until al dente, 11-13 minutes.

    Reserve 3/4 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta in a colander and set aside.

    While pasta cooks, continue recipe.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Cut broccoli into bite-sized pieces.

    Mince garlic.

    Remove Italian sausage from casing, if necessary.

  3. 3

    Cook the Broccoli

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

    Add broccoli and a pinch of pepper to hot pan. Stir occasionally until tender but still crisp, 4-6 minutes.

    Transfer broccoli to a plate. Keep pan over medium-high heat.

  4. 4

    Cook the Italian Sausage

    Add 2 tsp. olive oil and Italian sausage to hot pan. Break up sausage until no pink remains and sausage reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.

    Add garlic and stir constantly until aromatic, 30-60 seconds.

    Add wine and stir occasionally until liquid has mostly evaporated, 1-2 minutes.

    Adding alcohol to a hot pan may cause some flames; use caution.

  5. 5

    Make Sauce and Finish Dish

    Add reserved pasta cooking water and softened cream cheese to hot pan. Stir constantly until combined and cream cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes.

    Stir in broccoli, pasta, Parmesan (reserve a pinch for garnish), red pepper flakes (to taste), and a pinch of salt and pepper.

    Remove from burner.

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

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