Oven-Ready
Red Pepper and Italian Sausage Penne
with Parmesan cheese
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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
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8 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 6 oz. Sliced Red Bell Pepper
- 4 oz. Marinara Sauce
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1 oz. Cream Cheese
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½ oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
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1 Tbsp. Roasted Red Pepper Pesto
- 1 tsp. Garlic Pepper
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories640
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Carbohydrates54g
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Net Carbs49g
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Fat34g
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Protein31g
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Sodium1570mg
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
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1 Start the Italian Sausage and Peppers
Turn oven on to 425 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before cooking, and after handling raw meat. Remove all produce from any packaging or constraints, then thoroughly rinse 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 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 paper towel. Microwave covered until heated through, 1-2 minutes.Remove from microwave and stir until smooth.After 15-20 minutes, carefully remove tray from oven. Stir in sauce and pasta until combined. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil. -
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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