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Sausage Primavera Penne
with bacon and spinach
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesOver 30g protein
Chef
Maija Barnes
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 16 oz. Italian Pork Sausage
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16 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 8 oz. Marinara Sauce
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 1 Zucchini
- 3 oz. Peas
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
- 1 oz. Bacon Bits
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1 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 2 Garlic Cloves
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories620
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Carbohydrates52g
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Net Carbs47g
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Fat33g
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Protein33g
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Sodium1400mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Plate
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 until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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If using ground beef, break up until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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If using shrimp, pat dry. Cook until pink and shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.
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If using steak strips, pat dry, coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Stir occasionally until steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Tear spinach. Get the kids involved! With supervision, have them help tear the spinach.
Trim zucchini ends, halve lengthwise, and cut into 1/2” half-moons. Zucchini quantity may vary, but total weight will remain the same. Don't worry; recipe instructions are not impacted.Mince garlic.Remove Italian sausage from casing, if necessary. -
2 Crisp the Bacon
Line a plate with a paper towel.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.Add bacon to hot pan and stir occasionally until crisp, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner. Transfer bacon to towel-lined plate. Wipe pan clean and keep over medium heat. Pan will be hot! Use caution. -
3 Cook the Sausage and Vegetables
Add 1 tsp. olive oil and 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.
Add zucchini, peas, and garlic. Stir occasionally until vegetables are slightly browned and tender, 4-5 minutes. -
4 Add Sauce and Pasta and Finish Dish
Add marinara, cream base, spinach, and a pinch of salt to hot pan. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, stir occasionally, 2 minutes.After 2 minutes, add pasta. Stir occasionally until coated and heated through, 4-5 minutes.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with bacon and cheese. Bon appétit!
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