Pork and Penne Pasta Toss

  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Ingredients 10
  • Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 4 oz. uncooked penne (tube-shaped pasta) or ziti (long tubular pasta)
  • 6 oz. pork tenderloin, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 medium zucchini or yellow summer squash (or half of each), cut into 1/2-inch chunks
  • 1 small red or yellow bell pepper, cut into thin short strips
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Steps

  • 1
    Cook penne to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; cover to keep warm.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add pork and garlic; sprinkle with salt, rosemary and pepper. Cook and stir 3 minutes or until pork is lightly browned.
  • 3
    Reduce heat to medium. Add broth, zucchini and bell pepper; simmer about 5 minutes or until pork is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove skillet from heat; stir in vinegar.
  • 4
    Add cooked penne to pork mixture; toss gently to mix well. If desired, serve with additional freshly ground black pepper.

  • For an interesting variation, use sun-dried tomato penne.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
340
Calories from Fat
35
Total Fat
4g
6%
Saturated Fat
1g
5%
Cholesterol
50mg
17%
Sodium
670mg
28%
Total Carbohydrate
48g
16%
Dietary Fiber
3g
12%
Sugars
5g
Protein
27g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
35%
35%
Vitamin C
60%
60%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
3 Starch; 3 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Very Lean Meat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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