Oven-Ready
Tex-Mex Pork Mac & Cheese
with corn and poblano
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Laura Alpern
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 4)
- 16 oz. Ground Pork
- 16 oz. Cooked Cavatappi Pasta
- 8 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 5 oz. Frozen Corn
- 4 oz. Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
- 3 oz. Diced Poblano
- 3 oz. Shredded Nacho/Taco Cheese Blend
- 1 oz. Grated Cotija
- 1 Tbsp. Taco Seasoning
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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Calories670
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Carbohydrates49g
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Net Carbs45g
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Fat37g
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Protein37g
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Sodium1210mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
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 Start the Pork and Poblanos
Evenly divide ground pork and poblanos (use less if spice-averse) between both provided trays.
Evenly top each tray with 1 tsp. olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir to combine, breaking up ground pork into bite-sized pieces.Bake both trays uncovered in hot oven until pork reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 15-18 minutes.Carefully remove both trays from oven. Drain any excess liquid and break up pork into smaller bite-sized pieces. Trays will be hot! Use caution. -
2 Add the Sauce and Pasta
Evenly divide tomatoes, cream base, shredded cheese, corn, pasta, and taco seasoning between both trays.
Add a pinch of salt to each tray and stir to combine. Spread into an even layer. Trays will be hot! Use a utensil.Cover both trays with foil. -
3 Bake the Meal
Bake both trays covered in hot oven until pasta is heated through, 15-20 minutes.
Carefully remove both trays from oven.To serve, top pasta mixture with cotija. Bon appétit!
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