Meal Kit
Italian-Style Pork Wedding Pasta
with Swiss chard and tomatoes
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
Scott Gorsky
We love Italian Wedding, or “married” soup so much, we decided to reinvent it as a pasta dish. We've kept the spirit, but changed some of the parts. Ditalini is traded in for ziti, and kale is upgraded to fresh Swiss chard. However, the best parts remain the same: the savory pork and rich Italian flavors, including cheesy, nutty Parmesan, making this “marriage” just as loving and successful as the soup variety.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Ground Pork
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6 oz. Ziti
- 1 Roma Tomato
- 4 oz. Swiss Chard
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2 oz. Sour Cream
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1 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 4 tsp. Mirepoix Broth Concentrate
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½ oz. Seasoned Croutons
- ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning Blend
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories810
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Carbohydrates79g
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Net Carbs72g
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Fat37g
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Protein45g
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Sodium1650mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Pot
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 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 20 oz. ground pork, follow same instructions as 10 oz. ground pork, working in batches if necessary.
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If using ground beef, follow same instructions as ground pork in Step 3, breaking up until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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If using ground turkey, follow same instructions as ground pork in Step 3, breaking up until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 7-9 minutes.
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If using Italian sausage, remove from casing, if necessary. Follow same instructions as ground pork in Step 3, breaking up until sausage reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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1 Cook the Pasta
Once water is boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente, 9-11 minutes.
Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta in a colander. Set aside.While pasta cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Stem Swiss chard and coarsely chop leaves.
Core tomato and cut into 1/2" dice.Coarsely crush croutons.In a mixing bowl, combine croutons and a pinch of cheese (reserve remaining for pasta). Set aside. -
3 Cook the Ground Pork
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add ground pork, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper to hot pan. Stir often, breaking up meat, until no pink remains and pork reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes. -
4 Add the Pasta
Add Swiss chard, tomatoes, mirepoix base, and Italian seasoning to hot pan. Stir constantly until Swiss chard has wilted, 1-2 minutes.
Stir in reserved pasta cooking water and pasta until combined.Remove from burner. Stir in sour cream, remaining cheese, red pepper flakes (to taste), 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper until combined. -
5 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with cheese-crouton mixture. Bon appétit!
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