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Italian Sausage Ragù Quesadilla
with mozzarella and whipped ricotta
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
Rachel Post
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 16 oz. Italian Pork Sausage
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4 Large Flour Tortillas
- 8 oz. Marinara Sauce
- 6 oz. Diced Red Onion
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4 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
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4 oz. Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
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1 oz. Creme Fraiche
- 1 Tbsp. Minced Garlic and Parsley
- 1 tsp. Garlic Pepper
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories660
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Carbohydrates47g
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Net Carbs44g
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Fat38g
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Protein35g
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Sodium1770mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 2 Large Non-Stick Pans
- 1 Mixing Bowl
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 Start the Filling
Remove Italian sausage from casing.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.Add 1 tsp. olive oil, Italian sausage, and onion to hot pan. Break meat into smaller pieces until no pink remains and sausage reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes. -
2 Finish Filling and Assemble Quesadillas
Add marinara and minced garlic and parsley to hot pan. Bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, remove from burner.Place tortillas on a clean work surface. Divide filling equally between tortillas, placing on one half. Top with mozzarella. Fold tortillas over filling. -
3 Cook the Quesadillas
Place another large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Working in batches, add quesadillas to hot pan. Cook until golden brown, 1-2 minutes per side.Repeat with remaining quesadillas.Replenish oil, if necessary.Remove from burner. -
4 Make Sauce and Finish Dish
In a mixing bowl, combine crème fraîche, ricotta, garlic pepper, a pinch of salt, and 1 Tbsp. water. Set aside.
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, cutting quesadillas into smaller triangles and serving sauce on the side for dipping. Bon appétit!
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