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Lemony Italian Sausage Gemelli
with Parmesan cheese
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
Chef
Maija Barnes
Gemelli means "twins" in Italian; the pasta looks like it has two tubes twisted together in a forever embrace. (It actually is one strand! Looks can be deceiving…) What isn't deceiving are the flavors in this meal: from feisty sausage to bright lemon to the dusting of cheese at the end. Home Chef puts the twin concepts of flavor and ease together for a meal that's double the fun.
In Your Box (serves 4)
- 16 oz. Italian Pork Sausage
- 16 oz. Cooked Gemelli Pasta
- 4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 8 oz. Sliced Yellow Squash
- 1 Lemon
- 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
- 2 oz. Cream Cheese
- ½ oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 1 tsp. Garlic Pepper
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories600
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Carbohydrates56g
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Net Carbs52g
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Fat31g
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Protein29g
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Sodium1260mg
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
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Halve tomatoes.
Zest and halve lemon. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.Tear spinach leaves.Remove Italian sausage from casing, if necessary. -
2 Cook the Sausage and Vegetables
Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
Add 1 tsp. olive oil and 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 spinach, squash, and tomatoes. Stir occasionally until squash begins to soften, 2-3 minutes. -
3 Make the Sauce
Stir cream cheese, cream base, seasoning blend, 1 tsp. lemon zest, 2 tsp. lemon juice, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/2 cup water into hot pan until combined, 2-3 minutes.
Add pasta. Cover, and cook until sauce thickens, 3-4 minutes.Remove from burner. -
4 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with shredded cheese. Bon appétit!
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