Oven-Ready
Family
BBQ Pork Mac and Cheese Bowl
with crispy onions
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Laura Alpern
In Your Box (serves 4)
- 20 oz. Sliced Pork
- 16 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 8 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 4½ oz. BBQ Sauce
- 3 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 oz. Crispy Fried Onions
- 2 tsp. Ranch Seasoning
- 2 tsp. Blackening Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories730
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Carbohydrates58g
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Net Carbs56g
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Fat31g
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Protein49g
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Sodium1400mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Salt
- Olive Oil
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 steak strips, follow same instructions.
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1 Prepare the Pork
Pat sliced pork dry. Coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Season all over with blackening seasoning and 1/4 tsp. salt.
Place pork in one provided tray and spread into an even layer. Evenly top with 2 tsp. olive oil. -
2 Prepare the Pasta
In second provided tray, combine pasta, cream base, cheese, ranch seasoning, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 3 Tbsp. water.
Spread into an even layer. Cover tray with foil. -
3 Bake the Meal
Bake both trays (pork uncovered, pasta covered) in hot oven until pasta is heated through and pork reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 20-25 minutes.
Carefully remove trays from oven and drain any excess liquid. Stir BBQ sauce into pork until combined. Rest, 3 minutes. Uncover pasta and stir to combine. Trays will be hot! Use a utensil/caution.To serve, top pasta with pork and crispy onions. Bon appétit!
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