Oven-Ready

Italian Sausage and Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Baked Orzo

easy prep & pan included

Prep & Cook Time: 40-50 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

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!
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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 8 fl. oz. Marinara Sauce
  • 8 oz. Italian Pork Sausage Links
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    6 oz. Orzo Pasta
  • 4 oz. Sliced Red Bell Pepper
  • 2 oz. Sliced Red Onion
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    2 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
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    1 oz. Light Cream Cheese
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    1 Tbsp. Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

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
    830
  • Carbohydrates
    88g
  • Net Carbs
    80g
  • Fat
    36g
  • Protein
    41g
  • Sodium
    1650mg

Recipe Steps

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
  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Thoroughly rinse fresh produce and pat dry.

    Combine orzo, marinara, 1 cup water, and a pinch of pepper in provided tray.

  2. 2

    Add the Sausage

    Remove Italian sausage from casing, if necessary.

    Stir Italian sausage, red bell pepper, onion, and cream cheese into tray. Cream cheese will melt as it bakes. Top with mozzarella.

  3. 3

    Bake the Dish

    Cover tray with foil. Bake covered in hot oven, 15 minutes.

    Carefully remove tray from oven. Remove foil. Bake again until orzo is tender and sausage reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 15-20 minutes.

    Carefully remove tray from oven. Top with pesto. Bon appétit!

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