Meal Kit
Italian Sausage Parma Rosa
with herbed ricotta and tomato sauce
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

Chef
Scott Gorsky
Old pasta recipes not doing the trick? Want something new to liven up that old spaghetti, tomato, and meat ménage à trois? This easy-peasy weekday meal will pep up your pasta patterns. Slightly spicy sausage melds with a sauce of herbs and spicy pepper flakes (and tomatoes; we don't want to take away everything traditional). Swiss chard's in the mix, as well as a topping of herbaceous ricotta, which adds a cheesy creaminess both familiar and excitingly new.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 2 Roma Tomatoes
- 8 oz. Italian Pork Sausage Links
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- 4 oz. Swiss Chard
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- 2 Tbsp. Tomato Paste
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- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 0.125 oz. Oregano
- ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories730
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Carbohydrates80g
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Net Carbs72g
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Fat29g
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Protein43g
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Sodium1630mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Pot
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 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
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Stem and mince oregano.
Mince garlic.Core tomatoes and cut into 1/4" dice.Stem Swiss chard and finely chop leaves.Combine ricotta, half the oregano (reserve remaining for tomato sauce), and a pinch of salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. Cover and refrigerate until plating.On a separate cutting board, remove Italian sausage from casing. -
2 Cook the Pasta
Once water is boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente, 7-9 minutes.
Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta in a colander. Set aside.While pasta cooks, cook sausage. -
3 Cook the Sausage
Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
Add 1 tsp. olive oil and Italian sausage to hot pan. Break into small pieces with a spoon until no pink remains, 4-6 minutes. -
4 Make the Sauce
Add garlic, red pepper flakes (to taste), and tomato paste to pan. Stir often until fragrant, 1 minute.
Add tomatoes, remaining oregano, and pasta cooking water. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium, and cook until slightly thickened, 3-5 minutes. -
5 Toss the Pasta
Stir in pasta, Swiss chard, and Parmesan (reserve a pinch for garnish) to pan with sauce. Remove from burner and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with ricotta mixture and remaining Parmesan. Bon appétit!
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