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30 Minute Garlic Butter Pasta with Herbed Pork.

It's kind of EPIC and something your whole family will LOVE. Okay, so maybe not everyone will be into the kale, but they will for sure love this Pasta Pork Bolognese! :)
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 570kcal

Ingredients

Pork

  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ounce package [Smithfield Garlic and Herb Marinated Pork Tenderloin | http://www.smithfield.com/products/marinated-pork/garlic-herb-marinated-fresh-pork-tenderloin/] cut into think strips or cubes, 16.4
  • 1 cup fresh cherry tomatoes halved*
  • 1 heirloom or regular tomato finely chopped*
  • 1/3 cup red wine may sub in chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup heavvy cream
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • salt + pepper to taste
  • 1 cup fresh basil chopped

Pasta

  • 1 pound spaghetti or other long cut pasta
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled, but left whole
  • 6 tablespoons butter softened
  • 1/3 cup fresh herbs chopped (parsley, basil + oregano)
  • 1/3 cup fresh grated parmesan
  • salt to taste

Parmesan Kale

Instructions

  • Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the pork and brown all over.
  • To the skillet, add both the cherry and regular tomatoes, plus any juice left on the cutting board (if you prefer, you can chop the large tomato in a food processor for fast prep). Cook another minute and then add the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, red wine, heavy cream and 1/2 cup of water. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook 10 minutes or until the sauce has thickened just slightly. Season to taste with salt, pepper and crushed red pepper.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and boil the pasta AND the pealed garlic cloves until al dente. Drain.
  • Add the hot pasta back to the pot. Remove the cloves of garlic and either mash them or finely chop them. Add them to the pasta along with the butter, herbs and parmesan. Season with salt to taste.
  • To make the kale, add the kale to a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil and salt. Use your hands to massage the oil into the kale. Add the parmesan and toss. Taste and season as needed.
  • Remove the pork from the heat and stir in the basil.
  • Divide the pasta among plates or bowls and top with the herbed tomato pork sauce. Add a handful of kale on the side. EAT! :)

Nutrition

Calories: 570kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 424mg | Potassium: 484mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2125IU | Vitamin C: 22.1mg | Calcium: 202mg | Iron: 3mg