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Sausage and Kale Pasta

with Asiago

Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Mild

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

All ingredients are individually packaged, but our central facility is not certified allergen-free. Furthermore, ingredient contents may vary. Please check ingredient packaging for allergens and nutrition facts. If you have serious allergies, please use your best judgment or consult a health professional to decide if our meals are safe for you!
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  • Protein-Packed

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 8 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
  • 4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
  • 8 oz. Italian Pork Sausage
  • 6 oz. Kale
  • 1 oz. Shredded Asiago Cheese
  • 1 oz. Cream Cheese
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    730
  • Carbohydrates
    52g
  • Net Carbs
    47g
  • Fat
    46g
  • Protein
    34g
  • Sodium
    1470mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

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

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 diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.

  • If using ground beef, follow same instructions.

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

  • If using shrimp, pat dry. Cook until pink and shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.

  1. 1

    Cook the Sausage

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.

    Add 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.

    While sausage cooks, continue recipe.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Stem kale and coarsely chop.

    Thinly slice garlic.

  3. 3

    Start the Pasta

    Add 2 tsp. olive oil, garlic, kale, and red pepper flakes (to taste) to hot pan with sausage. Stir occasionally until kale is tender, 3-4 minutes.

    Add pasta and stir often until heated through, 2-3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Finish Pasta and Finish Dish

    Add cream cheese, cream base, 1/4 tsp. salt, and half the shredded cheese (reserve remaining for garnish) to hot pan. Stir occasionally until combined and cheeses are melted, 1-2 minutes.

    If too thick, add water, 1 tsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

    Remove from burner.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with remaining shredded cheese. Bon appétit!

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