Oven-Ready
Melty Marinara Sausage Pasta Bake
in a la vodka-style sauce
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Ryan Pugh
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 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 16 oz. Italian Pork Sausage
- 12 oz. Marinara Sauce
- 2 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
- 2 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 2 oz. Cream Cheese
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
- 1 oz. Basil Pesto
- ½ oz. AP Flour
- 2 tsp. Italian Seasoning Blend
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories670
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Carbohydrates54g
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Net Carbs49g
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Fat35g
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Protein37g
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Sodium1810mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Salt
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. Cook in a medium non-stick pan with 2 tsp. olive oil over medium heat until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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1 Bake the Sauce and Sausage
Evenly divide flour, marinara, cream cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic salt, 3/4 cup water, and a pinch of salt and pepper between both provided trays. Stir to combine. Spread into an even layer. Cream cheese will melt as meal bakes.
Break sausage into bite-sized pieces and evenly top both trays. Evenly top sausage with spinach. Cover both trays with foil.Bake both trays covered in hot oven until sausage reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 20-22 minutes.Carefully remove both trays from oven. -
2 Add the Pasta and Cheese
Uncover both trays and stir to combine, breaking up sausage again into bite-sized pieces. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.
Evenly divide pasta, pesto, and half the Parmesan (reserve remaining for garnish) between both trays. Stir to combine and spread into an even layer.Evenly top each tray with mozzarella. -
3 Finish the Meal
Bake both trays again uncovered in hot oven until pasta is heated through, 5-7 minutes.
Carefully remove from oven and stir to combine. Trays will be hot! Use a utensil.To serve, top pasta with remaining Parmesan. Bon appétit!
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