Oven-Ready
Sausage, Leek, and Corn Orzotto
with Parmesan
Prep & Cook Time: 45-55 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Hannah Fenton
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)
- 10 oz. Cooked Orzo
- 4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 8 oz. Italian Pork Sausage
- 5 oz. Frozen Corn
- 2 oz. Leeks
- 1 oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 oz. Basil Pesto Butter
- 2 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
- ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories780
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Carbohydrates70g
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Net Carbs64g
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Fat42g
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Protein37g
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Sodium1960mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
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. Cook in a medium non-stick pan with 2 tsp. olive oil over medium heat until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 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 Ingredients
Place sausage in provided tray and break into bite-sized pieces.
Add leeks, half the red pepper flakes (use less if spice-averse; reserve remaining for garnish), a pinch of salt, and 1/2 tsp. olive oil. Stir to combine and spread into an even layer. -
2 Bake Sausage and Add Orzo
Bake covered in hot oven until sausage reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 15-18 minutes.
Carefully remove from oven and break up sausage again into bite-sized pieces.Stir in cream base, orzo, chicken base, 1/2 cup water, corn, half the cheese (reserve remaining for garnish), and a pinch of salt until combined. Spread into an even layer and cover with foil. -
3 Finish the Meal
Bake again uncovered in hot oven until orzo is heated through, 18-20 minutes.
Carefully remove from oven and stir in softened butter until combined.To serve, top orzo mixture with remaining cheese and garnish with remaining red pepper flakes (to taste). Bon appétit!
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