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Creamy Garlic Pork Penne with Zucchini and Feta
stovetop cooking
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
Sarah Thomsen
Comfort pasta is great any time of the year, but in mid-holiday season rush? It's almost a requirement. Here, we've got penne with ground pork, zucchini, and feta, a bit of freshness, a bit of protein, but also the necessary comfort cheese. Don’t worry, you'll find that perfect toy for little Dylan, and we've got dinner covered for you.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Ground Pork
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
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8 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 1 Zucchini
- 1 Lemon
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½ oz. Crumbled Feta Cheese
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1 Tbsp. Arrabbiata Pesto
- 1 tsp. Chopped Garlic
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
- ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories670
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Carbohydrates46g
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Net Carbs43g
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Fat39g
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Protein35g
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Sodium1200mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
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 20 oz. ground pork, follow same instructions as 10 oz. ground pork, working in batches, if necessary.
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If using ground turkey, follow same instructions as ground pork in Step 3, breaking up turkey until no pink remains and turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 7-9 minutes.
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If using chicken breasts, pat dry, and, on a separate cutting board, cut into 1” dice. Follow same instructions as ground pork in Step 3, stirring occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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If using Impossible burger, follow same instructions as ground pork in Step 3, breaking up burger until heated through, 4-6 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Trim zucchini ends, quarter, and cut into 1/2" dice.
Halve lemon lengthwise. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half. -
2 Cook the Zucchini
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat with 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add zucchini to hot pan and stir occasionally until tender, 3-4 minutes. -
3 Cook the Pork
Add ground pork and garlic to hot pan. Break up pork until no pink remains and pork reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 5-7 minutes.
Stir in red pepper flakes (to taste) and garlic salt. -
4 Add Sauce and Finish Dish
Add cream base, pesto, 1/4 tsp. salt, a pinch of pepper, and 1 Tbsp. lemon juice to hot pan. Bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, remove from burner. Gently stir in pasta until combined and warm.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with cheese. Squeeze lemon wedges over meal to taste. Bon appétit!
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