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20Minutes
620Calories
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Ingredients
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4 SERVINGS
- 12 oz. ground pork (lean)
- 8 oz. penne pasta (whole grain, about 3 cups)
- 3 cups tomato pasta sauce (spicy, OR plain tomato-basil pasta sauce)
- 2/3 cup ricotta cheese low fat
- 3 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese (OR Asiago cheese, freshly grated)
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Directions
- Cook pasta in large saucepan with unsalted water according to package directions. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, cook ground pork over medium-high heat in large, nonstick skillet about 3 minutes or until pork reaches an internal temperature of 160°F, breaking pork in to 3/4-inch crumbles. Drain and discard any juices.
- Add hot pasta to ground pork in skillet. Stir in pasta sauce and ricotta cheese. Cover and cook over medium-high heat until hot, stirring occasionally.
- Sprinkle with grated cheese and serve.
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620Calories
Sodium
Fat
Carbs
Fiber
Potassium
Calories620Calories from Fat230 |
% DAILY VALUE |
Total Fat26g40% |
Saturated Fat9g45% |
Trans Fat |
Cholesterol70mg23% |
Sodium920mg38% |
Potassium980mg28% |
Protein27g |
Calories from Fat230 |
% DAILY VALUE |
Total Carbohydrate70g23% |
Dietary Fiber7g28% |
Sugars19g |
Vitamin A30% |
Vitamin C8% |
Calcium10% |
Iron25% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Reviews(23)

Yummly User 8 months ago
Well, great but like others this has to be seen as a starter recipe. I started with sautéed chopped onion and garlic, Italian seasoning with extra oregano, and chili flakes. Then browned the ground pork and re salt/pepper and then the tomato sauce and washed out the jar with a half cup of dry white wine I didn’t have penne so I used cavatappi. Added the ricotta but previously mixed in fresh basil, salt and pepper. Finished with grated parm on top. Considered popping it in the oven for a baked topping but didnt.
Came out great! Served generously for three, with leftovers.

Yummly User 10 months ago
yummy, wanted to try something new and it was pretty good. substituted ricotta for cottage cheese and used roasted bell peppers and ketchup to season instead because I didn’t realize I didn’t have tomato sauce.

Yummly User a year ago
Needs more seasoning and instructions around tomato sauce I’m Italian and doctored it up but still

Yummly User 2 years ago
Super easy and delicious

Yummly User 2 years ago
it was delicious! i had a pound of ground pork, used penne pasta, cottage cheese instead of ricotta cheese (and a whole cup since i had extra pork), extra sauce which honestly it didn't need, and a can of corn. will definitely be making this again!

Yummly User 2 years ago
Turned out great though I used rotini and substituted cottage cheese for the ricotta and topped it off with a few dashes of Pepper Plant sauce. It was incredibly delicious!

Yummly User 2 years ago
I added to my recipe garlic,red onion,fresh diced Plum tomatoes,and spices as well such as basil,oregano. I used parsley and green onion to garnish. This meal was a hit at my home. 10/10

Yummly User 2 years ago
Added garlic and onion to the ground pork, salted the pasta, and some fresh basil for some razzle. My two year and I ate it up. Toddler approved.

Yummly User 3 years ago
I added some basil, thyme, and oregano so it wouldn't be too bland. Turned out really good and was easy to make. I served it with garlic bread.

Yummly User 3 years ago
Really good! Thanks,

Yummly User 3 years ago
It turned out excellent! I added onion and yellow and red peppers to the ground pork in the skillet. I didn't have any penne pasta and I used a garofalo pasta. And I used a four cheese pasta sauce instead too. I think the ricotta cheese is what really makes it delicious. I also added parsley flakes just to give it some color at the end and then put in grated parmesan cheese.

Yummly User 3 years ago
Really easy and tasty

Yummly User 4 years ago
I think it looks fine. Added my own twist with some sriracha for some heat. (Lightly)

Yummly User 4 years ago
This was yummy! I substituted chickpea noodles for regular pasta and crumbled tofu for ricotta to make it even healthier.

Yummly User 4 years ago
Used bulk Italian Sausage instead of ground pork. Also added minced garlic to the sausage the last 30 seconds before adding the rest of the ingredients. A flavor pasta sauce is key to making this flavorful.

Yummly User 4 years ago
Good, quick and easy. I didn't have ricota, added some mussarela though. I'll try again another time.

Yummly User 5 years ago
Decent enough dish though some garlic and maybe even minced shallots would have improved this recipe to a 5 star. Ricotta cheese was a welcome addition though.

Yummly User 5 years ago
Delicious! I made enough for leftovers! Probably won't make it thru the night.

Yummly User 5 years ago
Really good, easy and quick. Only involved a few ingredients and the leftovers warm up excellent!

Yummly User 6 years ago
Very good, easy. Will definitely make it again.

Yummly User 6 years ago
Very good, quick and easy!

Yummly User 6 years ago
Good I used too much meat hubby likes

Yummly User 6 years ago
I used basil and tomato sauce and it turned out pretty good quick and easy meal good for busy moms such as myself. Taste wise it isnt the most amazing thing but for being quick and easy its yummy. Thanks for the recipe might add in onion and/or garlic next time for extra flavor