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Nutrition per serving
Protein14% · 52g
Carbs21% · 79g
Fat65% · 106g
4g
Fiber
2120mg
Sodium
3.4g
Protein / 100 cal
Per serving, as packaged by HelloFresh. Oils, salt & pepper added at home aren't included.
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Protein rank
85th pctl
More protein than 85% of 1,474 meals
Protein density
3.4g /100cal
Leaner than 12% of meals
vs Pork average
60% heavier
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🧾 Diet fit
Based on this meal's macros per serving
✓ High protein✕ Low carb✕ Keto-friendly✕ Under 500 cal✕ High fiber✕ Lower sodium
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Ingredients
Tomato Paste
Cavatappi Pasta
Cream Sauce Base
Gluten-Free Fresh Fusilli Pasta
Garlic
Parmesan Cheese
Bell Pepper
Italian Pork Sausage
Chili Pepper
Butter
Salt
Black Pepper
Olive Oil
Cooking Oil
How to make it
1
Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce.Halve bell pepper; remove stem and seeds. Peel garlic. Thinly slice chili.
2
Drizzle each bell pepper half with oil and season with salt and pepper; place, cut sides down, on a lightly oiled baking sheet.Place garlic in the center of a small piece of foil. Drizzle with oil; season with salt and pepper. Cinch into a packet and place on same sheet.Roast on middle rack until bell pepper is lightly charred and garlic is softened, 20-25 minutes.
3
Once water is boiling, add cavatappi to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes.Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water (2 cups for 4 servings), then drain.
4
While pasta cooks, remove sausage* from casing if necessary; discard casing.Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. (TIP: If there’s excess grease in your pan, carefully pour it out.) If desired, stir in a pinch of chili; cook until fragrant, 15 seconds.Add tomato paste and ½ cup reserved pasta cooking water (¾ cup for 4 servings). Simmer until thickened, 2-3 minutes more. Turn off heat.
5
Carefully transfer roasted bell pepper and garlic to a cutting board. Thinly slice bell pepper into strips. Mash garlic with a fork.Return pan with sauce to low heat. Stir in garlic and cream sauce base. Stir in bell pepper, drained cavatappi, half the Parmesan (save the rest for serving), and 2 TBSP butter (4 TBSP for 4 servings). TIP: If needed, stir in more reserved pasta cooking water a splash at a time until pasta is coated in a creamy sauce.
6
Season pasta with salt and pepper; divide between bowls. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and a pinch of remaining chili if desired. Serve.
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Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce.Halve bell pepper; remove stem and seeds. Peel garlic. Thinly slice chili.
2
Step 2
Drizzle each bell pepper half with oil and season with salt and pepper; place, cut sides down, on a lightly oiled baking sheet.Place garlic in the center of a small piece of foil. Drizzle with oil; season with salt and pepper. Cinch into a packet and place on same sheet.Roast on middle rack until bell pepper is lightly charred and garlic is softened, 20-25 minutes.
3
Step 3
Once water is boiling, add cavatappi to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes.Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water (2 cups for 4 servings), then drain.
4
Step 4
While pasta cooks, remove sausage* from casing if necessary; discard casing.Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. (TIP: If there’s excess grease in your pan, carefully pour it out.) If desired, stir in a pinch of chili; cook until fragrant, 15 seconds.Add tomato paste and ½ cup reserved pasta cooking water (¾ cup for 4 servings). Simmer until thickened, 2-3 minutes more. Turn off heat.
5
Step 5
Carefully transfer roasted bell pepper and garlic to a cutting board. Thinly slice bell pepper into strips. Mash garlic with a fork.Return pan with sauce to low heat. Stir in garlic and cream sauce base. Stir in bell pepper, drained cavatappi, half the Parmesan (save the rest for serving), and 2 TBSP butter (4 TBSP for 4 servings). TIP: If needed, stir in more reserved pasta cooking water a splash at a time until pasta is coated in a creamy sauce.
6
Step 6
Season pasta with salt and pepper; divide between bowls. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and a pinch of remaining chili if desired. Serve.
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Pork Sausage & Bell Pepper Pasta (HelloFresh's Pork Sausage & Bell Pepper Pasta: 1530 calories, 52g protein. Pork meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan.) is a prepared meal from . One serving provides 1530 calories with 52 g of protein, representing about 77 percent of the daily calorie reference point. The recipe format follows 's standard approach of pre-measured ingredients and step-by-step instructions.
Pasta is a type of food typically made from an unleavened dough of wheat flour mixed with water or eggs, and formed into sheets or other shapes, then cooked by boiling or baking. Pasta was originally only made with durum, although the definition has been expanded to include alternatives for a gluten-free diet, such as rice flour, or legumes such as beans or lentils. [1]
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Nutrition per serving
1530Calories
52gProtein
80gCarbs
106gFat
4gFiber
2120mgSodium
Daily calorie contribution77% of 2,000 cal target
🍽️ Serves: 2 servings
💪 High-Protein
✓ Perfect for
High-protein goals
⚠ Not ideal for
Strict calorie restriction
Vegans
Strict keto
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Pork Sausage & Bell Pepper Pasta?
Pork Sausage & Bell Pepper Pasta contains 1530 calories and 52 g of protein per serving, portioned as HelloFresh's Pork Sausage & Bell Pepper Pasta: 1530 calories, 52g protein. Pork meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan..
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