Family Meal Kit
One-Pot Two-Cheese and Sausage Penne
with broccoli
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Over 30g protein
Chef
Laura Alpern
Who's excited for piles of dishes that stretch from floor to ceiling? Anybody...anybody....Bueller...? Hey, no problem! These one pot (or pan), four-serving meals are made with you in mind. We designed them for family taste buds (even picky eaters), so it's all the fresh ingredients and delicious flavors you expect from Home Chef, but simplified to require just one pot or pan. No more hours amongst the suds; one pot, one pan, one happy family!
In Your Box (serves 4)
- 16 oz. Italian Pork Sausage
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10 oz. Penne Pasta
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 8 oz. Broccoli Florets
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4 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
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1 oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
- 2 Garlic Cloves
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1 tsp. Ranch Seasoning
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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Calories760
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Carbohydrates62g
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Net Carbs59g
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Fat40g
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Protein39g
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Sodium1590mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Large Pot
- 1 Colander/Strainer
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 diced chicken thighs, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes. Don't worry about trimming. Excess fat will render while cooking and add flavor.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Cut broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
Mince garlic.Remove Italian sausage from casing, if necessary. -
2 Cook the Pasta
Once water is boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente, 10-12 minutes.
Add broccoli. Cook until tender, 2-3 minutes.Reduce heat to medium-high.Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta and broccoli in a colander/strainer and set aside. Wipe pot clean and keep over medium-high heat. Pot will be hot! Use caution. -
3 Cook the Sausage
Add 2 tsp. olive oil and Italian sausage to hot pot. Break up sausage into smaller pieces until no pink remains and sausage reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.
Add garlic and stir occasionally until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. -
4 Add the Sauce
Add cream base, chicken base, ranch seasoning, a pinch of salt and pepper, shredded cheese, and 1/3 cup reserved pasta cooking water to hot pot. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, stir occasionally until sauce is slightly thickened, 3-4 minutes. -
5 Add Pasta and Finish Dish
Add pasta-broccoli mixture to hot pot. Stir occasionally until coated and heated through, 2-3 minutes.
If too thick, add additional reserved pasta cooking water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta and broccoli with grated cheese. Bon appétit!
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