Chopped & Ready
Chopped & Ready
Sausage and White Bean Pesto Penne
with spinach and Parmesan
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Hannah Fenton
In Your Box (serves 4)
- 16 oz. Italian Pork Sausage
- 16 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 8 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 15 oz. Cannellini Beans
- 2 oz. Basil Pesto
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
- 1 oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories710
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Carbohydrates61g
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Net Carbs59g
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Fat37g
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Protein36g
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Sodium1500mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Colander/Strainer
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, follow same instructions.
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1 Prepare the Beans
Drain and rinse beans in a colander/strainer.
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2 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. -
3 Add the Spinach
Add spinach in batches (do not overflow pan) to hot pan. Stir constantly until wilted, 30-60 seconds.
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4 Add the Beans and Sauce
Add beans, cream base, half the cheese (reserve remaining for garnish), 1/4 tsp. salt, 2 Tbsp. water, and pesto to hot pan. Stir often until combined, 2-3 minutes.
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5 Add Pasta and Finish Dish
Add pasta and a pinch of salt to hot pan. Stir occasionally until pasta is heated through and coated, 2-3 minutes.
If sauce is too thick, add additional water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with remaining cheese. Bon appétit!
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