Oven-Ready
Sausage and Butternut Squash Risotto
with cheese and spinach
Prep & Cook Time: 45-55 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk
- Gluten-Smart
Chef
David Welch
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 4)
- 24 oz. Cubed Butternut Squash
- 16 oz. Italian Pork Sausage
- 16 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 8 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 2 oz. Cream Cheese
- 2 oz. Shredded Asiago Cheese
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
- 1 tsp. Lemon N Herb Seasoning
- 1 tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories700
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Carbohydrates54g
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Net Carbs49g
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Fat41g
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Protein29g
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Sodium1880mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Olive Oil
- 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, cook in 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, cook in 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 Prepare the Butternut Squash
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 Tbsp. olive oil and butternut squash.
Microwave uncovered until slightly tender, 5-8 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. -
2 Start the Risotto
Evenly divide butternut squash, garlic salt, sausage, spinach, and lemon n herb seasoning between both provided trays.
Stir 1 tsp. olive oil and a pinch of pepper into each tray until combined, breaking sausage into bite-sized pieces. Spread into an even layer.Bake uncovered in hot oven until butternut squash is tender and sausage reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 15-18 minutes.Carefully remove from oven. -
3 Finish Risotto and Finish Meal
Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps and remove from packaging.
Evenly divide rice, cream base, cream cheese, and shredded cheese between both trays. Stir to combine and spread into an even layer. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil. Cream cheese will melt as meal bakes.Bake again uncovered in hot oven until rice is heated through, 10-15 minutes.Carefully remove from oven and stir to combine. Trays will be hot! Use a utensil.Bon appétit!
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