Braised Pork and Creamy Tomato Sauce

with gemelli and Parmesan

Prep & Cook Time: 60+ min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 6 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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In Your Box (serves 6)

  • 24 oz. Boneless Pork Shoulder Roast
  • 15 oz. Crushed Tomatoes
  • Info
    12 oz. Gemelli Pasta
  • 8 oz. Red Cooking Wine
  • 1 Red Onion
  • Info
    2⅖ oz. Garlic & Herb Cheese Spread
  • Info
    2 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • Info
    6 tsp. Natural Beef Flavor Demi-Glace Concentrate
  • 4 Garlic Cloves
  • 4 tsp. Chimichurri Seasoning
Contains: Sulfites
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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    490
  • Carbohydrates
    55g
  • Net Carbs
    51g
  • Fat
    10g
  • Protein
    39g
  • Sodium
    740mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Colander
  • 1 Medium Pot

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
  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Mince garlic.

    Halve and peel onion. Cut halves into 1/4" dice.

    Pat pork roast dry.

  2. 2

    Cool the Meal

    Place slow cooker liner in slow cooker, if desired. Fold top edges in before putting on lid.

    Combine tomatoes, beef demi-glace, seasoning blend, garlic, onion, red wine, pork roast, 1/2 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper in a clean slow cooker.

    Turn slow cooker on to low heat. Cover, and cook until pork reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 6-8 hours.

  3. 3

    Cook the Pasta

    When meal has 30 minutes left to cook, bring a medium pot with 8 cups water and 2 tsp. salt to a boil. Once water is boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente, 12-13 minutes.

    Drain pasta in a colander and set aside.

  4. 4

    Finish the Dish

    Carefully transfer pork roast to a plate or bowl and shred into bite-sized pieces.

    Stir shredded pork and any accumulated juices, cheese spread, and pasta into slow cooker.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with Parmesan. Bon appétit!

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