Express
Italian Sausage Vodka Primavera Penne
with Parmesan cheese
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
Maija Barnes
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 16 oz. Italian Pork Sausage
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16 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 8 oz. Marinara Sauce
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 1 Zucchini
- 3 oz. Peas
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
- 1 oz. Crumbled Bacon
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1 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 2 Garlic Cloves
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories630
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Carbohydrates52g
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Net Carbs47g
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Fat33g
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Protein33g
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Sodium1390mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 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
Customize It Instructions
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If using diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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If using ground beef, break up until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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If using ground turkey, break up until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 6-8 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Using hands, tear spinach.
Trim zucchini ends, halve lengthwise, and cut into 1/2” half-moons.Mince garlic.Remove Italian sausage from casing, if necessary. -
2 Crisp the Bacon
Line a plate with a paper towel.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add bacon to hot pan and stir occasionally until crisp, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner. Transfer bacon to towel-lined plate. Wipe pan clean and reserve. -
3 Cook the Sausage and Vegetables
Return pan used to crisp bacon to medium-high heat and add 1 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.
Add zucchini, peas, and garlic. Stir occasionally until vegetables are lightly browned and tender, 4-5 minutes. -
4 Add Sauce and Pasta and Finish Dish
Add marinara, cream base, spinach, and a pinch of salt to hot pan. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, stir occasionally, 2 minutes.Add pasta and stir occasionally until coated and heated through, 4-5 minutes.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with crisped bacon and cheese. Bon appétit!
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