Oven-Ready
Italian Sausage and Kale Baked Ziti
with ricotta
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
Maija Barnes
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)
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8 oz. Cooked Ziti Pasta
- 8 oz. Italian Pork Sausage
- 4 oz. Marinara Sauce
- 3 oz. Chopped Kale
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2 oz. Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
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1 oz. Shredded Italian Cheese Blend
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1 oz. Panko with Italian Seasoning
- 1 Tbsp. Tomato Puree
- 1 tsp. Garlic Pepper
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.
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories660
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Carbohydrates62g
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Net Carbs56g
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Fat30g
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Protein41g
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Sodium1590mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Salt
- 1 Mixing Bowl
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, bake uncovered in hot oven until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 17-20 minutes.
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If using Impossible burger, bake uncovered in hot oven until burger reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 18-20 minutes.
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1 Start the Italian Sausage and Kale
Turn oven on to 425 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry.
Remove Italian sausage from casing, if necessary. Add sausage (breaking into smaller pieces) and kale to provided tray. Cover with foil.Bake covered in hot oven until sausage has browned, 15-20 minutes.Sausage will finish cooking in a later step. -
2 Add the Sauce and Pasta
While meal bakes, in a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, half the garlic pepper (reserve remaining for pasta), a pinch of salt, and 1 Tbsp. water.
Carefully remove tray from oven. Add marinara, tomato puree, 2 Tbsp. water, remaining garlic pepper, and pasta to tray and stir until combined and pasta is coated. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.Top evenly with shredded cheese, panko, and dollops of ricotta mixture. -
3 Bake the Meal
Bake again uncovered in hot oven until cheese melts, panko browns, and sausage reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 10-12 minutes.
Carefully remove from oven. Bon appétit!
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