Express
Creamy Spinach & Pork Pasta
with crispy Parmesan breadcrumbs
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Laura Alpern
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Sliced Pork
- 4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 8 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 2 oz. Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
- 1 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- ¼ cup Italian Panko Blend
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 1 tsp. Garlic Pepper
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories680
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Carbohydrates50g
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Net Carbs46g
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Fat28g
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Protein55g
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Sodium1140mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Medium Oven-Safe 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 diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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1 Cook the Pork
If you received raw pasta, bring 8 cups water to a boil in a pot. Once boiling, cook until al dente, 8-13 minutes. Remove from burner. Drain pasta in a colander/strainer and set aside. Wait until last step to add pasta and stir to combine.
Pat sliced pork dry. Coarsely chop, then separate pieces.Place a medium oven-safe non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.Add pork, garlic pepper, and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot pan. Stir occasionally until browned and pork reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 5-7 minutes. While pork cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Coarsely chop spinach.
Mince garlic.Combine ricotta and a pinch of salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. Set aside. -
3 Add the Pasta and Sauce
Add garlic to hot pan. Stir often until fragrant, 30-60 seconds.
Add pasta, cream base, spinach, a pinch of salt and pepper, and half the shredded cheese (reserve remaining for topping). Stir occasionally until combined, 1-2 minutes. (Add pasta only if you received pre-cooked pasta. If you received raw pasta, please refer to Step 1.)Remove from burner.Top evenly with panko, remaining shredded cheese, then dollops of ricotta mixture. -
4 Broil Pasta and Finish Dish
Broil under hot broiler until panko is slightly browned, 1-2 minutes.
Don't text and broil! Keep an eye on oven as topping may burn easily under broiler.Carefully remove from broiler. Pan handle will be hot! Use an oven mitt. Rest, 3 minutes.If you received raw pasta, add to pan and stir to combine.Plate dish as pictured on front of card. Bon appétit!
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