Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water. Set aside.
Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Seasons Magazine
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Description
Dinner's on the table in less than 30 minutes! Toss cooked pasta with Gustare Vita vodka sauce and seared pork.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 6
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| ½ (16-oz.) pkg. Gustare Vita penne pasta | ||
| 2 tsp. Gustare Vita olive oil, divided | ||
| 1 lbs. Midwest Pork boneless center cut pork chops, 1/2-inch-thick; cubed | ||
| 1 tbsp. Nature's Seasons seasoning blend | ||
| 1 shallot, finely chopped | ||
| 1 tbsp. refrigerated minced garlic | ||
| 1 tsp. Hy-Vee crushed red pepper | ||
| 1 (8-oz.) container sliced button mushrooms | ||
| 2 c. cherry tomatoes, halved | ||
| 1 (17.6-oz.) bottle Gustare Vita vodka pasta sauce | ||
| 2 c. fresh spinach leaves, stemmed | ||
| 1 tbsp. fresh oregano leaves | ||
| Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, for serving |
Things To Grab
- Large stockpot
- Colander
- Large skillet
- Meat thermometer
Directions
Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Toss pork with seasoning blend; add to skillet. Cook for 5 minutes or until browned (145 degrees), stirring occasionally. Remove pork from skillet; set aside and keep warm.
Heat remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil in same skillet. Add shallot, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Stir in mushrooms and tomatoes. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add reserved 1/4 cup pasta water to skillet and cook for 2 minutes more, scraping brown bits from bottom of skillet and stirring occasionally. Add pasta sauce, cooked pasta, and pork; heat through. Stir in spinach and oregano leaves. Top with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition facts
Servings
390 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
- Sodium: 490mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 37g
- Protein: 22g
Daily Values
0%
Iron 15%
0%
Calcium 4%
0%
Vitamin D 6%
0%
Potassium 10%