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Speedy Pork Penne Ragu

with spinach

Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Mild

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

All ingredients are individually packaged, but our central facility is not certified allergen-free. Furthermore, ingredient contents may vary. Please check ingredient packaging for allergens and nutrition facts. If you have serious allergies, please use your best judgment or consult a health professional to decide if our meals are safe for you!
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  • Protein-Packed

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 10 oz. Ground Pork
  • 4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
  • 8 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
  • 2 oz. Baby Spinach
  • 1 oz. Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
  • 1 oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • ½ oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
  • ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning Blend

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.

  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    730
  • Carbohydrates
    43g
  • Net Carbs
    40g
  • Fat
    44g
  • Protein
    40g
  • Sodium
    1240mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • 1 Medium 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

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

    Cook the Pork

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

    Add ground pork, garlic salt, and Italian seasoning to hot pan. Stir occasionally, breaking up meat until no pink remains and pork reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 5-7 minutes.

    While pork cooks, continue recipe.

  2. 2

    Add the Spinach

    Coarsely chop spinach.

    Add spinach and red pepper flakes (to taste) to hot pan. Stir often until combined and spinach is wilted, 1-2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the Sauce

    Add cream base, pesto, a pinch of salt, and grated cheese to hot pan. Stir often until combined and cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add Pasta and Finish Dish

    Add pasta to hot pan and stir often until heated through, 2-3 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

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

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