Oven-Ready

Tomato Penne and Pork Ricotta Meatballs

with spinach

Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Mild

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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  • Over 30g protein

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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
  • Info
    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)

  • Calories
    680
  • Carbohydrates
    50g
  • Net Carbs
    46g
  • Fat
    36g
  • Protein
    40g
  • Sodium
    1470mg

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
  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    In provided tray, combine pasta, spinach, cream base, marinara, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper.

  2. 2

    Make 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. 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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