Oven-Ready
Italian Sausage and Zucchini Risotto
with toasted breadcrumbs
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
Jimmy Shay
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 oz. Cooked Arborio Rice
- 8 oz. Sliced Zucchini
- 8 oz. Italian Pork Sausage
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
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1 oz. Panko with Italian Seasoning
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1 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 2 tsp. Mirepoix Broth Concentrate
- 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) 4PXmgpqm
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Calories690
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Carbohydrates54g
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Net Carbs52g
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Fat36g
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Protein34g
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Sodium1550mg
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
Customize It Instructions
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If using ground beef, bake covered in hot oven until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 17-20 minutes.
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If using ground pork, bake covered in hot oven until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 16-18 minutes.
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If using Impossible burger, bake covered in hot oven until burger reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 18-20 minutes.
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1 Start the Zucchini and Sausage
Turn oven on to 425 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry.
In provided tray, combine zucchini, 2 tsp. olive oil, and a pinch of pepper. Spread into an even layer.Remove Italian sausage from casing, if necessary. Break into bite-sized pieces and top zucchini in an even layer.Bake uncovered in hot oven, 15 minutes.Italian sausage will finish cooking in a later step. -
2 Add the Rice
Carefully remove tray from oven and drain excess liquid. Tray will be hot! Use caution.
Stir in rice, cream base, cheese, garlic pepper, mirepoix base, and 2 Tbsp. water.Cover tray with foil. -
3 Bake the Meal
Bake covered in hot oven until sausage reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 15-18 minutes.
While risotto bakes, line a microwave-safe plate with a paper towel.Place panko on towel-lined plate and spread into an even layer. Microwave until lightly toasted, stirring every 30 seconds, 1-2 minutes.Carefully remove plate from microwave and tray from oven.To serve, garnish risotto with toasted panko. Bon appétit!
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