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Quick Pork Pasta with Bacon Breadcrumbs

and marinara

Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Medium

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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  • Protein-Packed

In Your Box (serves 4)

  • 16 oz. Ground Pork
  • 16 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
  • 12 oz. Marinara Sauce
  • 2 Onion
  • 2 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 oz. Bacon Bits
  • 1 oz. Sicilian Sauce
  • ¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 2 tsp. Minced Garlic and Parsley
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Salt

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    660
  • Carbohydrates
    58g
  • Net Carbs
    53g
  • Fat
    31g
  • Protein
    37g
  • Sodium
    1290mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Pepper
  • Salt
  • Olive Oil
  • 1 Small Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
  • 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

  • If using ground beef, break up until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.

  • If using ground turkey, break up until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 6-8 minutes.

  1. 1

    Prepare the Onions

    Halve and peel onions. Cut halves into 1/4" dice.

  2. 2

    Cook the Pork

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.

    Add ground pork, onions, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper to hot pan. Break up meat until no pink remains and pork reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 5-7 minutes.

    Add minced garlic and parsley and stir often until fragrant, 30-60 seconds.

  3. 3

    Add the Sauce and Pasta

    Add marinara, 1/3 cup water, garlic salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper to hot pan. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.

    Once simmering, stir often until sauce is slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes.

    If sauce is too thick, add additional water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

    Add Sicilian sauce (to taste), cheese, and pasta. Stir occasionally until combined and heated through, 1-2 minutes.

    Remove from burner. Kids not a fan of extra heat? Feel free to skip/reduce the Sicilian sauce.

  4. 4

    Toast Bacon Breadcrumbs and Finish Dish

    Line a plate with a paper towel.

    Place a small non-stick pan over medium heat.

    Add bacon to hot, dry pan and stir occasionally until crispy, 1-2 minutes.

    Add panko and stir constantly until golden-brown and toasted, 30-60 seconds.

    Remove from burner. Transfer to towel-lined plate.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with bacon breadcrumbs. Bon appétit!

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