Meal Kit
Italian-Style Pork Meatballs with Fresh Tomato Sauce
and zucchini fries
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbs
Chef
Rachel Post
Is anything better than a meatball? A burger's great, but it's got all those extras. A patty's fine, but that's not enough. A meatball has the perfect balance of flavor, texture and complexity, especially when sitting on a bed of tomato sauce and garlic. And to balance, something a bit different, fresh zucchini turned into fries, with cheese on top. Nothing is better than a meatball.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 2 Zucchini
- 10 oz. Ground Pork
- 2 Roma Tomatoes
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2 oz. Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
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1 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
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1 oz. Basil Pesto
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¼ cup Italian Panko Blend
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving) bP89K0qz
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Calories550
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Carbohydrates16g
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Net Carbs13g
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Fat40g
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Protein36g
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Sodium1640mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 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
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If using 20 oz. ground pork, follow same instructions as 10 oz. ground pork, forming 16 meatballs.
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If using ground beef, follow same instructions as ground pork in Steps 1 and 4, searing 2-3 minutes per side, then roasting until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 8-10 minutes.
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If using ground turkey, follow same instructions as ground pork in Steps 1 and 4, searing 2-3 minutes per side, then roasting until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 10-12 minutes.
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If using Impossible burger, follow same instructions as ground pork in Steps 1 and 4, searing 2-3 minutes per side, then roasting until heated through, 8-10 minutes.
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1 Prepare Ingredients and Form Meatballs
Core tomatoes and cut into 1/2" dice.
Trim zucchini ends, quarter lengthwise, and seed. Cut into 3-4" sticks. Mince garlic.In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, garlic salt, half the garlic (reserve remaining for bruschetta), half the panko (reserve remaining for topping), ricotta, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Form into eight evenly-sized meatballs. -
2 Toast the Panko
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add remaining panko to hot pan. Stir constantly until golden-brown and toasted, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner. Transfer panko to a plate. Wipe pan clean and reserve. -
3 Prepare the Zucchini Fries
Place zucchini on one half of prepared baking sheet and toss with 1 tsp. olive oil, 1/2 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Massage oil, salt, and pepper into zucchini.
Spread into a single layer on one side and top with shredded cheese. -
4 Roast the Meatballs and Zucchini Fries
Return pan used to toast panko to medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add meatballs to hot pan and sear until golden-brown, 2-3 minutes on two "sides." Transfer meatballs to other half of baking sheet. Wipe pan clean and reserve.Roast in hot oven until zucchini is tender and meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 8-10 minutes.While meatballs and zucchini roast, prepare bruschetta. -
5 Make Tomato Sauce and Finish Dish
Return pan used to sear meatballs to medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add remaining garlic and stir occasionally until fragrant, 30-45 seconds. Add tomatoes. Stir occasionally until tomatoes release their juices and sauce reduces slightly, 3-5 minutes. Remove from burner. Stir in pesto and a pinch of pepper until combined.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping sauce with meatballs and zucchini fries with toasted panko. Bon appétit!
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