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Fajita Pork Penne
with poblanos and bacon breadcrumb topping
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Over 30g protein
Chef
Rachel Post
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In Your Box (serves 4)
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16 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 16 oz. Ground Pork
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 6 oz. Diced Poblano
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2 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
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2 oz. Cream Cheese
- 1 oz. Bacon Bits
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¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp. Fajita Seasoning
- 1 tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving) oPNBmgPX
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Calories640
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Carbohydrates46g
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Net Carbs43g
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Fat36g
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Protein34g
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Sodium1110mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 2 Plates
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
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If using ground beef, break up until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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If using ground turkey, break up until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 6-8 minutes.
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1 Make the Bacon Breadcrumb Topping
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add bacon to hot pan and stir often until beginning to brown, 30-60 seconds.Add panko and stir until combined and golden-brown, 45-60 seconds.Remove from burner. Transfer to a plate and set aside. Wipe pan clean and reserve. -
2 Cook the Ground Pork
Return pan used to cook topping to medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add ground pork, fajita seasoning, and garlic salt to hot pan. Break up meat until no pink remains and pork reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 5-7 minutes.Add poblanos (to taste) and 1/4 tsp. salt. Stir occasionally until fork-tender, 3-4 minutes.Transfer to another plate and set aside. Keep pan over medium-high heat. -
3 Make the Sauce
Add cream base, 1/4 cup water, softened cream cheese, shredded cheese, and a pinch of salt and pepper to hot pan. Bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, stir often until combined and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 1-2 minutes. -
4 Add Pasta and Pork and Finish Dish
Add pasta and pork mixture to hot pan with sauce and gently stir until combined and pasta is heated through, 1-2 minutes.
Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with bacon breadcrumb topping. Bon appétit!
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