Meal Kit
Italian-Style Pork Meatballs
with tomato sauce and zucchini fries
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbs
Chef
Rachel Post
Is anything better than a meatball? A burger's great, but it's got all those extras. A patty's fine, but that's not enough. A meatball has the perfect balance of flavor, texture, and complexity, especially when sitting on a bed of tomato sauce and garlic. And to balance, something a bit different, fresh zucchini turned into fries, with cheese on top. Nothing is better than a meatball.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 2 Zucchini
- 10 oz. Ground Pork
- 4 oz. Marinara Sauce
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2 oz. Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
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1 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
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¼ cup Italian Panko Blend
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½ oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving) yP5yrnP8
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Calories570
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Carbohydrates17g
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Net Carbs14g
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Fat40g
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Protein38g
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Sodium1620mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Medium 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 in Steps 1 and 4, working in batches if necessary.
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If using ground turkey, follow same instructions as ground pork in Steps 1 and 4, searing 2-3 minutes per “side” and roasting in hot oven until ground turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 10-12 minutes.
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If using Impossible burger, follow same instructions as ground pork in Steps 1 and 4, searing, 3-5 minutes per “side” and roasting in hot oven until burger reaches minimum internal temperature, 10-12 minutes.
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1 Prepare Ingredients and Form Meatballs
Trim zucchini ends, quarter lengthwise, and seed. Cut into 3-4" sticks.
Mince garlic.In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, garlic salt, half the garlic (reserve remaining for sauce), half the panko (reserve remaining for topping), ricotta, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Form into eight evenly-sized meatballs. -
2 Toast the Panko
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add remaining panko to hot pan. Stir constantly until golden-brown and toasted, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner. Transfer panko to a plate. Wipe pan clean and reserve. -
3 Prepare the Zucchini Fries
Place zucchini on prepared baking sheet and toss with 1 tsp. olive oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Massage oil and seasoning into zucchini.
Spread into a single layer on one side and top with mozzarella. -
4 Roast the Meatballs and Zucchini Fries
Return pan used to toast panko to medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add meatballs to hot pan and sear until golden-brown, 2-3 minutes on two "sides." Transfer meatballs to empty half of baking sheet. Wipe pan clean and reserve.Roast in hot oven until zucchini is tender and meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 8-10 minutes.While meatballs and zucchini roast, continue recipe. -
5 Make Sauce and Finish Dish
Return pan used to sear meatballs to medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add remaining garlic and stir occasionally until fragrant, 30-45 seconds. Add marinara. Stir occasionally until heated through, 2-3 minutes. Transfer roasted meatballs to sauce and gently stir until coated.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping meatballs with sauce and Parmesan and garnishing zucchini fries with toasted panko. Bon appétit!
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