Oven-Ready
Spicy Baked Penne Diablo
with Italian sausage mini meatballs and Parmesan
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} calories

Chef
Ryan Pugh
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 fl. oz. Tomato Sauce
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- 8 oz. Italian Pork Sausage Links
- 8 oz. Marinara Sauce
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- 2 tsp. Chipotle Pepper Paste
- 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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Calories630
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Carbohydrates63g
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Net Carbs57g
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Fat28g
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Protein36g
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Sodium1820mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- 1 Mixing Bowl
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 as Italian sausage in Steps 2 and 3, baking uncovered in hot oven until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 25-30 minutes.
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If using ground turkey, follow same instructions as Italian sausage in Steps 2 and 3, baking uncovered in hot oven until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 22-25 minutes.
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If using ground pork, follow same instructions as Italian sausage in Steps 2 and 3, baking uncovered in hot oven until pork reaches minimum internal temperature, 20-25 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Turn oven on to 425 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry.
Combine pasta, half the tomato sauce (the rest is yours to use as you please!), marinara, and chipotle pepper paste (to taste) in provided tray. -
2 Add the Meatballs
Remove Italian sausage from casing, if necessary.
In a mixing bowl, combine Italian sausage, panko, and half the ricotta (the rest is yours to use as you please!). Form into eight equally-sized meatballs.Place meatballs on pasta. -
3 Bake the Meal
Bake uncovered in hot oven until Italian sausage reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 18-20 minutes.
Carefully remove from oven. Rest, 5 minutes.Garnish with Parmesan and red pepper flakes (to taste). Bon appétit!
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