Express
One-Pan Italian Sausage and Bell Pepper Penne
with Parmesan cheese
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Jimmy Shay
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 16 fl. oz. Tomato Sauce
- 16 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 16 oz. Italian Pork Sausage
- 1 Green Bell Pepper
- 2 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 1 oz. Butter
- 2 tsp. Sugar
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning Blend
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories620
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Carbohydrates52g
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Net Carbs47g
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Fat34g
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Protein33g
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Sodium1660mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 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
Remove stem, seeds, and ribs, and cut bell pepper into 1/4 " dice.
Mince garlic.Remove Italian sausage from casing, if necessary. -
2 Cook the Sausage and Peppers
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
Add 2 tsp. olive oil, peppers, 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. -
3 Add the Sauce
Add garlic to hot pan and stir occasionally until fragrant, 30-60 seconds.
Add tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, butter, sugar, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir often to combine. Bring to a simmer.Once simmering, cover and stir occasionally until slightly thickened, 10-12 minutes. -
4 Add Pasta and Finish Dish
Add pasta to hot pan and stir occasionally until combined and heated through, 1-2 minutes.
Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with cheese. Bon appétit!
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