Oven-Ready
Pork Ricotta Meatballs and Penne
with spinach and marinara
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Over 30g protein
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
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8 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 4 oz. Marinara Sauce
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2 oz. Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
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1 oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
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¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
- ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
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Nutrition (per serving) bO9gy6Pn
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Calories680
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Carbohydrates50g
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Net Carbs46g
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Fat36g
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Protein40g
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Sodium1470mg
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
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
In provided tray, combine pasta, spinach, cream base, marinara, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper.
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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. -
3 Bake the Meal
Bake uncovered in hot oven until pasta is heated through and meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 25-30 minutes.
Carefully remove tray from oven.To serve, garnish with red pepper flakes (to taste) and remaining Parmesan. Bon appétit!
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