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Nutrition per serving
Protein16% · 41g
Carbs30% · 78g
Fat54% · 62g
4g
Fiber
910mg
Sodium
3.9g
Protein / 100 cal
Per serving, as packaged by HelloFresh. Oils, salt & pepper added at home aren't included.
📊 How this meal stacks up
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Protein rank
54th pctl
More protein than 54% of 1,474 meals
Protein density
3.9g /100cal
Leaner than 23% of meals
vs Pork average
11% heavier
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Avg957
🧾 Diet fit
Based on this meal's macros per serving
✓ High protein✕ Low carb✕ Keto-friendly✕ Under 500 cal✕ High fiber✕ Lower sodium
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Ingredients
Sour Cream
Button Mushrooms
Cream Cheese
Penne Pasta
Garlic
Italian Seasoning
Parmesan Cheese
Mushroom Stock Concentrate
Ground Pork
Panko Breadcrumbs
Chili Flakes
Scallions
Butter
Salt
Black Pepper
Cooking Oil
How to make it
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce.Trim and thinly slice mushrooms (skip if your mushrooms are pre-sliced!). Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. Peel and mince or grate garlic.
2
Once water is boiling, add penne to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes.Reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water, then drain.
3
While pasta cooks, in a medium bowl, combine pork*, panko, 1 tsp Italian Seasoning (2 tsp for 4 servings), 1 TBSP plain water (2 TBSP for 4), salt (we used ½ tsp; 1 tsp for 4), and pepper. (Be sure to measure the Italian Seasoning; we sent more.) Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
4
Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned all over and cooked through, 12-14 minutes. TIP: Lower heat if meatballs begin to brown too quickly. Turn off heat; remove from pan and set aside. Wipe out pan.
5
Heat a drizzle of oil in same pan over medium heat. Add mushrooms, scallion whites, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until softened, 2-4 minutes.Stir in sour cream, cream cheese, stock concentrate, ¼ cup reserved pasta cooking water (⅓ cup for 4 servings), and 2 TBSP butter (3 TBSP for 4). Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes. Turn off heat. Season with salt and pepper.
6
Add drained penne and meatballs to pan with sauce; toss to coat. (TIP: If your pan isn’t large enough, carefully pour everything back into empty pasta pot.) If needed, stir in more reserved pasta cooking water a splash at a time until penne is coated in a creamy sauce.Divide pasta between bowls; top with Parmesan and scallion greens. Sprinkle with chili flakes to taste and serve.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce.Trim and thinly slice mushrooms (skip if your mushrooms are pre-sliced!). Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. Peel and mince or grate garlic.
2
Step 2
Once water is boiling, add penne to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes.Reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water, then drain.
3
Step 3
While pasta cooks, in a medium bowl, combine pork*, panko, 1 tsp Italian Seasoning (2 tsp for 4 servings), 1 TBSP plain water (2 TBSP for 4), salt (we used ½ tsp; 1 tsp for 4), and pepper. (Be sure to measure the Italian Seasoning; we sent more.) Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
4
Step 4
Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned all over and cooked through, 12-14 minutes. TIP: Lower heat if meatballs begin to brown too quickly. Turn off heat; remove from pan and set aside. Wipe out pan.
5
Step 5
Heat a drizzle of oil in same pan over medium heat. Add mushrooms, scallion whites, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until softened, 2-4 minutes.Stir in sour cream, cream cheese, stock concentrate, ¼ cup reserved pasta cooking water (⅓ cup for 4 servings), and 2 TBSP butter (3 TBSP for 4). Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes. Turn off heat. Season with salt and pepper.
6
Step 6
Add drained penne and meatballs to pan with sauce; toss to coat. (TIP: If your pan isn’t large enough, carefully pour everything back into empty pasta pot.) If needed, stir in more reserved pasta cooking water a splash at a time until penne is coated in a creamy sauce.Divide pasta between bowls; top with Parmesan and scallion greens. Sprinkle with chili flakes to taste and serve.
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Penne with Pork Meatballs (HelloFresh's Penne with Pork Meatballs: 1060 calories, 41g protein. Pork meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan.) is a prepared meal from . One serving provides 1060 calories with 41 g of protein, representing about 53 percent of the daily calorie reference point. The recipe format follows 's standard approach of pre-measured ingredients and step-by-step instructions.
A meatball is ground meat (mince) rolled into a ball, sometimes along with other ingredients, such as bread crumbs, minced onion, eggs, butter, and seasoning. Meatballs are cooked by frying, baking, steaming, or braising in sauce. [1]
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Nutrition per serving
1060Calories
41gProtein
78gCarbs
62gFat
4gFiber
910mgSodium
Daily calorie contribution53% of 2,000 cal target
🍽️ Serves: 2 servings
💪 High-Protein
✓ Perfect for
High-protein goals
⚠ Not ideal for
Strict calorie restriction
Vegans
Strict keto
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Penne with Pork Meatballs?
Penne with Pork Meatballs contains 1060 calories and 41 g of protein per serving, portioned as HelloFresh's Penne with Pork Meatballs: 1060 calories, 41g protein. Pork meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan..
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