Name: Baked Penne with Pulled Pork, Peppers and Mushrooms
Yield: 25 servings
Ingredients: 1.12 kg Pulled Pork 2.46 lbs; 500 ml Mushrooms, canned & drained 2 cups; 500 ml Bell Peppers, diced, frozen 2 cups; 1 liter Spinach, baby leaf 4 cups; 1.5 litres Tomato Sauce, prepared 6.3 cups; 45 ml Basil, dried 3 tbsp; 30 ml Garlic, minced 2 tbsp; 30 ml Balsamic Vinegar 2 tbsp; 30 ml Black Pepper 2 tbsp; 1.81 kg Penne Pasta, raw 4 lbs; 4 liters Water, for cooking pasta 16 cups; 500 ml Mozzarella, shredded 2 cups

Featured Maple Leaf Product: Schneiders Natural Pulled Pork (26980)

Recipe Information

Method

The day before, thaw the Pulled Pork in the refrigerator and hold at 4'C/40'F or lower.
Preheat oven to 300'F. In a heavy bottomed pot, add water and bring to a boil. Season with salt (1 tbsp) once the water reaches a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain the water and reserve the cooked pasta.
In a heavy bottomed pot, over medium heat, saute the mushrooms and peppers with some canola oil (30 ml or 2 tbsp) for 5-7 minutes to carmelize the natural sugars within.
Ensure the Pulled Pork is fully defrosted as the seasonings will adhere better. Add the Pulled Pork, spinach, basil, garlic, black pepper, balsamic vinegar and tomato sauce. Cook for 1 minute and add the pasta. Mix well.
Transfer to a greased shallow (2") hotel pan, cover with foil and roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes. Ensure the pasta reaches an internal temperature of 165F or 74C.
Remove the foil and top the pasta with mozzarella cheese. Melt ion the oven uncovered for an additional 5-10 minutes.

Yield

25 servings

Portion Size

1 Serving

Preparation Method

Baked/Roasted

Suggested Accompaniments

Garlic bread, grilled vegetables or a leafy green salad. (sides not included in the nutritional analysis)

Global Cuisine

North American

Theme Inspired

Taste of Italy

Nutritional Information

per 1 Serving

Nutrient	Quantity
Calories	791 (kcal)
Protein	37.3g
Sodium	489mg
Carbohydrates	123.8g
Total Fat	15.6g
Saturated Fat	5.95g
Trans Fat	0
Total Sugar	12g
Total Dietary Fiber	7.8g
Cholesterol	49mg
Vitamin A	243
Vitamin C	37mg
Calcium	189
Iron	5.3mg
Potassium	1159mg

Ingredients

	Metric	Imperial
Pulled Pork	1.12 kg	2.46 lbs
Mushrooms, canned & drained	500 ml	2 cups
Bell Peppers, diced, frozen	500 ml	2 cups
Spinach, baby leaf	1 liter	4 cups
Tomato Sauce, prepared	1.5 litres	6.3 cups
Basil, dried	45 ml	3 tbsp
Garlic, minced	30 ml	2 tbsp
Balsamic Vinegar	30 ml	2 tbsp
Black Pepper	30 ml	2 tbsp
Penne Pasta, raw	1.81 kg	4 lbs
Water, for cooking pasta	4 liters	16 cups
Mozzarella, shredded	500 ml	2 cups

Baked Penne with Pulled Pork, Peppers and Mushrooms