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Saucy Sausage-y Tomato-y Penne

with peas and cheese

Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Medium

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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  • Over 30g protein

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In Your Box (serves 4)

  • 16 oz. Italian Pork Sausage
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    16 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
  • 8 fl. oz. Tomato Sauce
  • 4 oz. Marinara Sauce
  • 3 oz. Peas
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    2 oz. Cream Cheese
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    2 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • Info
    1⅗ oz. Tuscan Herb Butter
  • Info
    ½ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp. Garlic and Parsley Seasoning

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    700
  • Carbohydrates
    54g
  • Net Carbs
    49g
  • Fat
    40g
  • Protein
    34g
  • Sodium
    1670mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Plate

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 ground beef, break up until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. 

  • If using ground turkey, break up until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 6-8 minutes. 

  • If using steak strips, pat dry, coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Stir occasionally until steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.

  1. 1

    Toast the Panko

    Line a plate with a paper towel.

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.

    Add panko and garlic and parsley seasoning to hot pan. Stir occasionally until golden-brown and toasted, 1-2 minutes.

    Transfer to towel-lined plate. Wipe pan clean and keep over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Cook the Sausage

    Remove Italian sausage from casing, if necessary.

    Add 2 tsp. olive oil 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. 3

    Add the Sauce

    Add tomato sauce, peas, marinara, cream cheese, butter (to taste), 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper to hot pan. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.

  4. 4

    Add Pasta and Finish Dish

    Add pasta to hot pan. Stir occasionally until coated and pasta is heated through, 2-3 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with toasted panko. Garnish with cheese. Bon appétit!

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