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 2)
- 8 oz. Italian Pork Sausage
- 8 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 8 oz. Cubed Butternut Squash
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
- 1 oz. Shredded Asiago Cheese
- 1 oz. Cream Cheese
- ½ fl. oz. Balsamic Fig Glaze
- ½ tsp. Lemon N Herb Seasoning
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories680
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Carbohydrates53g
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Net Carbs49g
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Fat40g
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Protein29g
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Sodium1950mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Pepper
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 diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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If using ground beef, break up in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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1 Start the Butternut Squash
Place butternut squash, 2 tsp. olive oil, and garlic salt in provided tray. Massage oil and seasoning into butternut squash and spread into an even layer.
Bake uncovered in hot oven, 20 minutes.Carefully remove from oven. -
2 Add the Sausage and Spinach
Remove Italian sausage from casing, if necessary.
Add sausage, spinach, lemon n herb seasoning, and a pinch of pepper to tray. Stir to combine, breaking sausage into bite-sized pieces. Spread into an even layer. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.Bake uncovered in hot oven until sausage reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 15-18 minutes.Carefully remove tray from oven. -
3 Add Rice and Sauce and Finish Meal
Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps and remove from packaging.
Add rice, cream base, cream cheese, and shredded cheese to tray. Stir to combine and spread into an even layer. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.Bake again uncovered in hot oven until rice is heated through, 10-15 minutes.Carefully remove from oven.To serve, top with balsamic fig glaze. Bon appétit!
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