Express
Italian Sausage Pepperonata
with penne and pepperoni
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
Tom Scodari
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In Your Box (serves 4)
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16 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 16 oz. Italian Pork Sausage
- 10 oz. Pepper and Onion Mix
- 8 oz. Crushed Tomatoes
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2 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 2 oz. Pepperoni
- 1 Tbsp. Tomato Puree
- 1 Tbsp. Minced Garlic and Chili Pepper
- 1 tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories670
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Carbohydrates52g
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Net Carbs49g
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Fat37g
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Protein34g
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Sodium1720mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- 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 Cook the Italian Sausage
Remove Italian sausage from casing, if necessary.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.Add Italian sausage to hot pan. Break into smaller pieces until no pink remains and sausage reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.Remove from burner. Transfer sausage to a plate. Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean. -
2 Make the Pepperonata
Thinly slice pepperoni.
Return pan used to cook Italian sausage to medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.Add pepper and onion mix, pepperoni, garlic salt, and minced garlic and chili pepper (to taste) to hot pan. Stir occasionally until peppers and onions have softened, 10-12 minutes. -
3 Make the Sauce
Reduce heat to medium. Add tomato puree to hot pan and stir to combine.
Add crushed tomatoes and 1/4 cup water and bring to a simmer. -
4 Finish the Dish
Once simmering, add Italian sausage and pasta to hot pan and stir occasionally until coated and heated through, 3-5 minutes.
Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing pasta with cheese. Bon appétit!
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