Oven-Ready
Italian Sausage Penne with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream and Sweet Corn
easy prep & pan included
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat, Soy
Chef
Ryan Pugh
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 for hours over a hot stove (we'll keep your secret.)
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 8 oz. Italian Pork Sausage Links
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8 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
- 3 oz. Corn Kernels
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4 Tbsp. Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
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2 oz. Light Cream Cheese
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1 oz. Shredded Asiago Cheese
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½ oz. Seasoned Croutons
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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Calories840
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Carbohydrates64g
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Net Carbs59g
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Fat49g
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Protein36g
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Sodium1760mg
Recipe Steps
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 Beyond Sausage, follow same instructions as Italian sausage in Steps 2 and 3, crumbling into bite-sized pieces and baking uncovered until heated through, 18-22 minutes. Vegetarian sausage will not brown.
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If using ground beef, follow same instructions as Italian sausage in Steps 2 and 3, breaking into small pieces and baking uncovered until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 18-22 minutes.
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If using shrimp, pat dry. Follow same instructions as Italian sausage in Steps 2 and 3, baking uncovered until shrimp reaches minimum internal temperature, 18-22 minutes.
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If using diced chicken, pat dry. Follow same instructions as Italian sausage in Steps 2 and 3, baking uncovered until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 20-25 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry.
Combine pasta, 1/4 cup water, tomatoes, corn, and a pinch of salt and pepper in provided tray. -
2 Add the Sausage
Top pasta with cream cheese. Cream cheese will melt as pasta bakes.
Remove sausage from casing, if necessary. Break up sausage into smaller pieces and place on pasta. -
3 Bake the Meal
Bake uncovered in hot oven until sausage reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 18-22 minutes.
Carefully remove from oven. Stir in pesto, half the Asiago (reserve remaining for topping), and a pinch of salt and pepper until creamy. Rest meal, 3 minutes.Coarsely crush croutons. Top pasta with remaining Asiago and croutons. Bon appétit!RR: reduced the pesto by 1Tbsp, added a pinch of salt and removed the croutons (salt should be 1/4 tsp in this step)
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