Meal Kit
Italian Sausage and Broccoli Pasta
with Parmesan
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
Jimmy Madla
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
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5 oz. Rigatoni
- 2 fl. oz. White Cooking Wine
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2 oz. Cream Cheese
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1 oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories820
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Carbohydrates66g
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Net Carbs61g
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Fat45g
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Protein38g
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Sodium1500mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Pot
- 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
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If using 16 oz. Italian sausage, follow same instructions as 8 oz. Italian sausage, working in batches if necessary.
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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.
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If using ground beef, follow same instructions as Italian sausage in Step 4, breaking up until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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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 Prepare the Ingredients
Cut broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
Mince garlic.Remove Italian sausage from casing, if necessary. -
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 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 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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