Pasta with Pork Tenderloin

Pasta with Pork Tenderloin is a simple and filling dinner that works well for a busy weekday. You can use any type of pasta you have in the cupboard for this meal. The pork is lean and cooks quickly when sliced into small pieces. This dish is popular with both children and adults because of the mild and creamy sauce.
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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

Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
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.

You might also enjoy duck carcass soup, nachos with beef or shepherd’s pie.

Ingredients

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  • 500 g pork tenderloin
  • 400 g pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 200 ml double cream
  • 100 ml chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 50 g parmesan cheese
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper

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Nutrition information

NUTRITIONper serving
  • Energy:3523 kJ / 842 kcal
  • Fat:28 g
  • - of which saturates:15 g
  • Carbohydrates:70 g
  • - of which sugars:3 g
  • Protein:41 g
  • Fibre:3 g
  • Salt:500 mg

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Put any leftovers in an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for up to two days. When reheating the Pasta with Pork Tenderloin, add a splash of milk or water to help loosen the sauce as the pasta will absorb the moisture over time.
Cut the pork into thin medallions or bite sized pieces to ensure it cooks quickly and stays tender. Removing any tough silver skin before slicing will make the meat much easier to chew and more pleasant to eat.
Pasta with Pork Tenderloin usually takes about 15 minutes to make. The time can vary slightly with the quantity and method. Check the texture towards the end.
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