Oven-Ready
Creamy Tomato Penne and Pork Ricotta Meatballs
with spinach
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
Ryan Pugh
Still want the great flavors and delicious dinners you've come to expect from Home Chef, but a fraction of the time and barely any work? These oven-ready offerings were made with you in mind. Just follow the assembly instructions, pop it in the oven, and voila! It's like you worked over a hot stove for hours (we'll keep your secret.)
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Ground Pork
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8 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 4 oz. Marinara Sauce
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2 oz. Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
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1 oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
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¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
- ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
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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Calories690
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Carbohydrates54g
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Net Carbs50g
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Fat36g
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Protein41g
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Sodium1480mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
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 ground beef, follow same instructions as ground pork in Steps 2 and 3, baking uncovered in hot oven until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 20-25 minutes.
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If using ground turkey, follow same instructions as ground pork in Steps 2 and 3, baking uncovered in hot oven until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 22-25 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Turn oven on to 425 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry.
Combine pasta, spinach, cream base, marinara, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper in provided tray. -
2 Make the Meatballs
Combine ground pork, panko, garlic salt, half the Parmesan (reserve remaining for topping), and half the ricotta (remaining is yours to use as you please!) in a mixing bowl. Form into six equally-sized meatballs.
Place meatballs on pasta. -
3 Bake the Meal
Bake uncovered in hot oven until meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 25-30 minutes.
Carefully remove tray from oven.To serve, garnish with red pepper flakes (to taste) and remaining Parmesan. Bon appétit!
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