Oven-Ready
Meat Lover's Italian Sausage Penne
with pepperoni
Prep & Cook Time: 50-60 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Hannah Fenton
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 over a hot stove for hours (we'll keep your secret.)
In Your Box (serves 4)
- 16 fl. oz. Tomato Sauce
- 16 oz. Italian Pork Sausage
- 16 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 4 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
- 2 oz. Sicilian Sauce
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
- 1 oz. Pepperoni
- 1 oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
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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Calories730
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Carbohydrates51g
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Net Carbs47g
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Fat43g
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Protein38g
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Sodium2070mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Cooking Spray
- Olive Oil
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 ground beef, cook in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat. Break up until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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If using ground turkey, cook in a medium non-stick pan with 2 tsp. olive oil over medium heat. Break up until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 6-8 minutes.
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1 Start the Sausage
Spray both provided trays with cooking spray.
Evenly divide Italian sausage between both prepared trays. Break into bite-sized pieces and spread into a single layer. Evenly top each tray with 1 tsp. olive oil.Bake both trays uncovered in hot oven until sausage reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 15-18 minutes.While sausage bakes, continue recipe. -
2 Add the Sauce and Pasta
Tear spinach.
After 15-18 minutes, carefully remove trays from oven.Evenly divide spinach, cream base, tomato sauce, pasta, and Sicilian sauce (to taste) between both trays. Stir to combine and spread into an even layer. Trays will be hot! Use a utensil. Sicilian sauce will melt as meal bakes. Kids not a fan of extra heat? Feel free to skip/reduce the Sicilian sauce.Cover trays with foil. -
3 Add Pepperoni and Finish Meal
Bake both trays covered in hot oven until spinach is wilted and pasta is heated through, 10-15 minutes.
Carefully remove from oven, uncover, and stir trays. Trays will be hot! Use a utensil.Evenly top trays with shredded cheese, grated cheese, then pepperoni.Bake both trays again uncovered in hot oven until cheeses are melted and pepperoni is crisp, 8-10 minutes.Carefully remove trays from oven. Bon appétit!
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