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Mozzarella Pork Chop
and pasta with tomato sauce
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat
- Protein-Packed
Chef
David Welch
In Your Box (serves 4)
- 24 oz. Boneless Pork Chops
- 16 oz. Par Cooked Noodles
- 8 fl. oz. Tomato Sauce
- 2 oz. Arrabbiata Pesto
- 2 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
- 0.71 oz. Panko Breadcrumbs
- 0.44 oz. Mayonnaise
- 1 tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories750
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Carbohydrates73g
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Net Carbs69g
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Fat26g
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Protein53g
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Sodium1610mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 2 Medium Non-Stick Pans
- 1 Plate
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 antibiotic free chicken, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Finely chop spinach.
Place panko on a plate and spread into a single layer.Pat pork chops dry. Season both sides with half the garlic salt (reserve remaining for pasta) and a pinch of salt and pepper.Evenly spread mayonnaise on one side of pork. Place pork, mayonnaise-side down, onto plate with panko, pressing gently to adhere to one side. -
2 Cook the Pork
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add pork chops, panko-side down, to hot pan. Cook until golden-brown and chops reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 3-5 minutes per side.Pork thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner chop, we recommend checking for doneness sooner. -
3 Add the Cheese
Evenly top pork in hot pan with cheese. Cover and cook until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes.
Remove from burner. Rest, 3 minutes.While pork chops cook, continue recipe. -
4 Cook the Spinach
Place another medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add spinach in batches (don't overflow the pan), 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper to hot pan. Stir occasionally until wilted, 2-3 minutes. -
5 Add Pasta and Sauce and Finish Dish
Add pasta, 1/4 cup water, tomato sauce, pesto (to taste), remaining garlic salt, and a pinch of pepper to hot pan. Stir occasionally until combined and pasta is heated through, 2-3 minutes.
Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with pork chop. Slice pork chop, if desired. Bon appétit!
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