CREAMY ITALIAN SAUSAGE RIGATONI BIG BATCH Pasta 🍝 Episode 1 Per serving (11 servings) 625 Calories 55g Protein 61g Carbs 17g Fat — LOW FAT ITALIAN SAUSAGE: 1360g (48oz) 96% ground beef 2 Tbsp Morton’s kosher salt 1 Tbsp black pepper 1 Tbsp paprika 1 Tbsp garlic powder 1 Tbsp onion powder 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning 1 Tbsp sugar 2 tsp crushed fennel 1 tsp red chili flakes 1 tsp baking soda 15g olive oil (add to pan when cooking) BLENDED CREAM SAUCE: 900g (32oz) cottage cheese 336g (1 can) fat free evaporated milk 120g (1 cup) Parmigiano reggiano 100g (1 cup) Fontina 60g (1/2 cup) Pecorino Romano AROMATICS: 3 diced yellow onions 20 cloves garlic 2 tsp red chili flakes 1 tsp crushed fennel 1/2 tsp black pepper 5g (1 tsp) oil PASTA: 784g (28oz) rigatoni or pasta of choice Handful of parsley and chives — 1.) Combine sausage seasoning blend thoroughly. Add to lean ground beef, mix, rest for at least 15 minutes 2.) Blend all cream sauce ingredients until smooth, place to side. 3.) Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add beef in an even layer and cook undisturbed for 5 minutes before breaking apart. Continue cooking until browned, then remove. 4.) In the same pot, brown onions. Add garlic, red chili flakes, fennel, black pepper, and olive oil. Cook 2–3 minutes. 5.) Return beef to the pot. Reduce heat to low and stir in the cream sauce. 6.) Cook rigatoni in salted water until just shy of al dente. Add to the sauce and toss to coat. Add parsley and chives if using. Thin with milk or pasta water if needed. Divide into 11 servings. As always, I recommend storing all meal preps frozen - and simply reheating in the microwave for 5-6 mins (stir once halfway)! This ensures best flavor retention over time. If the sauce seems too dry, add a small splash of milk or water while reheating 👨‍🍳 - ENTIRE RECIPE MACROS 6900 Calories 605g Protein 670g Carbs 187g Fat Adjust serving size based on your needs : 10 servings = 690 Cals, 61g Protein 12 servings = 575 Cals, 50g Protein 15 servings = 460 Cals, 40g Protein Enjoy!! #stealthhealth #mealprep #highproteinrecipe - @stealth_health_life