Oven-Ready
Red Pepper and Italian Sausage Penne
with Parmesan cheese
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Maija Barnes
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 2)
- 8 oz. Italian Pork Sausage
- 8 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 6 oz. Sliced Red Bell Pepper
- 4 oz. Marinara Sauce
- 1 oz. Red Pepper Pesto
- 1 oz. Cream Cheese
- ½ oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 1 tsp. Garlic Pepper
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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Calories630
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Carbohydrates52g
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Net Carbs47g
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Fat34g
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Protein31g
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Sodium1560mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Microwave
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, add to 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, add to 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 Italian Sausage and Peppers
If you received raw pasta, bring 8 cups water to a boil in a pot. Once boiling, cook until al dente, 8-13 minutes. Remove from burner. Drain pasta in a colander/strainer and set aside. Wait until last step to add pasta and stir to combine.
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, then 1 tsp. olive oil.Bake uncovered in hot oven until bell peppers are tender and sausage browns, 10-15 minutes.Sausage will finish cooking in a later step.While sausage and peppers bake, continue recipe. -
2 Add the Sauce and Pasta
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine cream cheese, marinara, garlic pepper, pesto, a pinch of salt, and 2 Tbsp. water. Cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave covered until heated through, 1-2 minutes.
Carefully remove from microwave and stir until smooth.After 10-15 minutes, carefully remove tray from oven. Stir in sauce and pasta (Add pasta only if you received pre-cooked pasta. If you received raw pasta, please refer to Step 1.) until combined. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil. -
3 Bake the Meal
Bake again uncovered in hot oven until pasta (Add pasta only if you received pre-cooked pasta. If you received raw pasta, please refer to Step 1.) is heated through and Italian sausage reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 10-15 minutes.
Carefully remove from oven. If you received raw pasta, add to tray and stir to combine.To serve, garnish with shredded cheese. Bon appétit!
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