Orecchiette & Pork Ragù
Blue ApronPork
✓ Available this week · Jul 27 to Aug 2, 2026
☆☆☆☆☆ Be the first to review →⏱ ~70 min · 🍽 2 servings · 📊 Medium
✓ High protein
Nutrition Facts
2 serving(s)
Calories810
Dietary Fiber6.0g
Protein46g
Per serving, as packaged by Blue Apron. Sat. fat & sugars not reported by provider.
5.3/ 10
MealFan's take
Decent, with trade-offs
Pork that 15% lighter than the average pork meal and ranks in the 71th percentile for protein.
Protein4/5
Lightness2/5
Ease2/5
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Nutrition per serving
810
Calories
46g
Protein
6.0g
Fiber
5.7g
Protein / 100 cal
Per serving, as packaged by Blue Apron. Oils, salt & pepper added at home aren't included.
📊 How this meal stacks up
Benchmarked against every meal in our database
Protein rank
71th pctl
More protein than 71% of 1,474 meals
Protein density
5.7g /100cal
Leaner than 74% of meals
vs Pork average
15% lighter
This810
Avg957
🧾 Diet fit
Based on this meal's macros per serving
✓ High protein✕ Under 500 cal✓ High fiber
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Allergens & dietary
Contains Allergens aren't itemized by this provider, check the package label before cooking.
Dietary ✓ Italian
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Ingredients
10 oz Ground Pork
6 oz Orecchiette Pasta
1 each Zucchini
1 tbsp Capers
2 tbsp Dried Currants
2 tbsp Tomato Paste
2 clove Garlic
¼ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 tbsp Mascarpone Cheese
1 tsp Quatre Épices (White Pepper, Nutmeg, Ginger & Cloves)
¼ tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
How to make it
1
Bring a medium pot of salted water (3/4 full) to a boil. Rinse and dry the zucchini; halve lengthwise and thinly slice crosswise. Peel and roughly chop 2 garlic cloves. Place the currants in a bowl, cover with 1/4 cup hot water, and soak at least 10 minutes.
2
Add the pasta to the boiling water. Cook stirring occasionally 9-11 minutes until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water, and return to the pot.
3
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium-high. Spread the zucchini in an even layer and cook undisturbed 3-4 minutes until lightly browned. Season with salt and pepper. Continue stirring occasionally 2-3 minutes until softened. Transfer to a plate.
4
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in the same pan over medium-high. Add the pork, garlic, capers, and quatre epices; season with salt and pepper. Cook stirring frequently, breaking the meat apart, 4-5 minutes until lightly browned. Stir in the tomato paste and as much red pepper flake as you like; season. Cook stirring constantly 1-2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water (it may spatter) and the rehydrated currants with their liquid; season. Cook stirring occasionally 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and the pork is cooked through. Remove from heat.
5
Add the pork and sauce, cooked zucchini, and half the reserved pasta water to the pot. Cook over medium-high, stirring constantly, 1-2 minutes until the pasta is coated, adding more water gradually if needed. Remove from heat and stir in the mascarpone. Taste and season. Serve topped with parmesan.
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Blue Apron
Orecchiette & Pork Ragù
Among the Pork dishes in Blue Apron's lineup, Orecchiette & Pork Ragù with with Zucchini, Currants & Nutmeg is one of the more straightforward options to prepare.
Blue Apron delivers weekly meals across the US. For testing notes, delivery details, and how Blue Apron compares to alternatives, read the Blue Apron review on MealFan.
⚠ Not ideal for
High-protein requirements
Vegans
How to make it
- Bring a medium pot of salted water (3/4 full) to a boil. Rinse and dry the zucchini; halve lengthwise and thinly slice crosswise. Peel and roughly chop 2 garlic cloves. Place the currants in a bowl, cover with 1/4 cup hot water, and soak at least 10 minutes.
- Add the pasta to the boiling water. Cook stirring occasionally 9-11 minutes until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water, and return to the pot.
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium-high. Spread the zucchini in an even layer and cook undisturbed 3-4 minutes until lightly browned. Season with salt and pepper. Continue stirring occasionally 2-3 minutes until softened. Transfer to a plate.
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in the same pan over medium-high. Add the pork, garlic, capers, and quatre epices; season with salt and pepper. Cook stirring frequently, breaking the meat apart, 4-5 minutes until lightly browned. Stir in the tomato paste and as much red pepper flake as you like; season. Cook stirring constantly 1-2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water (it may spatter) and the rehydrated currants with their liquid; season. Cook stirring occasionally 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and the pork is cooked through. Remove from heat.
- Add the pork and sauce, cooked zucchini, and half the reserved pasta water to the pot. Cook over medium-high, stirring constantly, 1-2 minutes until the pasta is coated, adding more water gradually if needed. Remove from heat and stir in the mascarpone. Taste and season. Serve topped with parmesan.
Orecchiette & Pork Ragù is a Blue Apron meal
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Frequently asked questions
Which meal service offers Orecchiette & Pork Ragù?
Orecchiette & Pork Ragù is offered by Blue Apron. Read the full Blue Apron review on MealFan for pricing, freshness ratings, and how Blue Apron compares to competitors.
Is Orecchiette & Pork Ragù italian?
Orecchiette & Pork Ragù is tagged as Italian on the Blue Apron menu. For specific allergen details, refer to the card included with your delivery.
How long does Orecchiette & Pork Ragù take to prepare?
Orecchiette & Pork Ragù is made in 5 steps. Estimated active time is about 40 minutes based on the recipe instructions.
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Orecchiette & Pork Ragù has 810 calories per serving from Blue Apron.
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