Meal Kit
Family
One-Pan Spicy Tomato Pork Meatballs
with penne and peas
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat, Soy
Chef
Laura Alpern
Who's excited for piles of dishes that stretch from floor to ceiling? Anybody...anybody....Bueller...? Hey, no problem! These one pot (or pan), four-serving meals are made with you in mind. We designed them for family taste buds (even picky eaters), so it's all the fresh ingredients and delicious flavors you expect from Home Chef, but simplified to require just one pot or pan. No more hours amongst the suds; one pot, one pan, one happy family!
In Your Box (serves 4)
- 20 oz. Ground Pork
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16 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 8 oz. Marinara Sauce
- 5 oz. Peas
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2 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
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3 Tbsp. Arrabbiata Pesto
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1 oz. Creme Fraiche
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4 Saltine Crackers
- 1 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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Calories710
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Carbohydrates54g
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Net Carbs49g
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Fat37g
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Protein41g
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Sodium1320mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Large 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
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1 Form the Meatballs
Crush crackers until consistency of breadcrumbs.
In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, crushed crackers, crème fraîche, garlic salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Form into 16 evenly-sized meatballs. -
2 Cook the Meatballs
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add meatballs to hot pan and roll around until browned all over, 3-4 minutes.
Meatballs will finish cooking in a later step. -
3 Add the Sauce
Add marinara, pesto (use less if spice-averse), 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, and 1/2 cup water to hot pan. Cover and bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, cook until meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 6-8 minutes. -
4 Add the Pasta and Peas
Uncover and add pasta, peas, half the cheese (reserve remaining for garnish), 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper to hot pan. Stir occasionally until pasta is coated and heated through, 1-2 minutes.
Remove from burner. -
5 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with remaining cheese and red pepper flakes (to taste). Bon appétit!
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