Oven-Ready

Red Pepper and Italian Sausage Penne

with Parmesan cheese

Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • Info
    8 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
  • 8 oz. Italian Pork Sausage
  • 6 oz. Sliced Red Bell Pepper
  • 4 oz. Marinara Sauce
  • Info
    1 oz. Cream Cheese
  • Info
    ½ oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • Info
    1 Tbsp. Roasted Red Pepper Pesto
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Pepper

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    640
  • Carbohydrates
    54g
  • Net Carbs
    49g
  • Fat
    34g
  • Protein
    31g
  • Sodium
    1570mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl

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

  • If using diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Bake uncovered in hot oven until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 20-25 minutes.

  • If using diced chicken thighs, pat dry. Bake uncovered in hot oven until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 28-30 minutes. Don't worry about trimming. Excess fat will render while cooking and add flavor.

  • If using Impossible burger, bake uncovered in hot oven until burger reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 18-20 minutes.

  1. 1

    Start the Italian Sausage and Peppers

    Turn oven on to 425 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry.

    Remove Italian sausage from casing, if necessary.

    In provided tray, break up sausage into bite-sized pieces and spread into an even layer. Add bell peppers and 1 tsp. olive oil.

    Bake uncovered in hot oven until bell peppers are tender and sausage browns, 15-20 minutes.

    While sausage and peppers bake, continue recipe.

  2. 2

    Add the Sauce

    In a microwave-safe bowl, combine cream cheese, marinara, garlic pepper, pesto, a pinch of salt, and 2 Tbsp. water.

    Cover with a paper towel and microwave covered until warm, 1-2 minutes.

    Remove from microwave and stir until smooth.

    Carefully remove tray from oven. Stir in sauce and pasta until combined. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.

  3. 3

    Bake the Meal

    Bake again uncovered in hot oven until pasta is heated through and Italian sausage reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 8-10 minutes.

    Carefully remove from oven.

    To serve, garnish with shredded cheese. Bon appétit!

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