Oven-Ready
Pork Meatball Penne
with spinach and marinara
Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Protein-Packed
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
- 4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 8 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 4 oz. Marinara Sauce
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
- 2 oz. Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
- 1 oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 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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Calories720
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Carbohydrates53g
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Net Carbs48g
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Fat37g
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Protein43g
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Sodium1490mg
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, bake uncovered in hot oven until meatballs reach minimum internal temperature, 20-25 minutes.
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If using ground turkey, bake uncovered in hot oven until meatballs reach minimum internal temperature, 22-25 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
If you received raw pasta, bring 8 cups water to a boil in a pot. Once boiling, cook until al dente, 8-13 minutes. Remove from burner. Drain pasta in a colander/strainer and set aside. Wait until last step to add pasta and stir to combine.
In provided tray, combine pasta (Add pasta only if you received pre-cooked pasta. If you received raw pasta, please refer to Step 1.), spinach, cream base, marinara, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. -
2 Form the Meatballs
In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, panko, garlic salt, half the Parmesan (reserve remaining for garnish), and half the ricotta (remaining is yours to use as you please!). Form pork mixture into six equally-sized meatballs.
Place meatballs on pasta (or spinach mixture if you received raw 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. If you received raw pasta, add to tray and stir to combine.To serve, garnish with red pepper flakes (to taste) and remaining Parmesan. Bon appétit!
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