What is good about pasta with pork tenderloin
This recipe for Pasta with Pork Tenderloin is very easy to follow and requires very few pans. It is a great way to use pork tenderloin which is often very tender and juicy. The creamy sauce coats the pasta perfectly and makes the meal feel special without much effort. You can easily adjust the seasoning to suit your own taste.
How to prepare pasta with pork tenderloin
Boil the pasta: Fill a large pot with water and add a little salt. Bring the water to a boil and add the pasta according to the pack instructions. Cook until the pasta is tender but still has a bit of bite. Drain the water and set the pasta aside until needed.
Prepare the pork: Trim any silver skin from the pork tenderloin and cut it into thin slices. Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Brown the pork pieces on both sides until they are cooked through and then remove them from the pan.
Make the sauce: Add the chopped onion and garlic to the same pan and fry until they are soft. Pour in the chicken stock and the double cream while stirring constantly. Add the dried oregano and let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until it starts to thicken slightly. Season with salt and pepper.
Combine and serve: Add the cooked pork and the drained pasta back into the frying pan with the sauce. Toss everything together so the pasta is well coated. Sprinkle over the parmesan cheese and stir one last time. Serve the Pasta with Pork Tenderloin immediately in warm bowls.
Extra tips for pasta with pork tenderloin
To get the best flavour when making Pasta with Pork Tenderloin, make sure to brown the meat properly. The brown bits in the pan add extra depth to the creamy sauce. If the sauce becomes too thick, you can add a small splash of the pasta cooking water to thin it out. You can also add some fresh spinach or mushrooms to the pan for extra vegetables. Pork tenderloin is a lean cut, so avoid overcooking it as it can become dry.
Let the meat rest for a minute after browning if you are not adding it straight back into the sauce. Using a high quality parmesan cheese will also improve the final taste of the Pasta with Pork Tenderloin.
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