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Southwestern Pork & Pasta

Name: Southwestern Pork & Pasta
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta; 2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 8 green onions, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained; 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn, thawed; 1 jar (16 ounces) salsa; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons cold water; Sour cream

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Cook: 20 min.

Makes

10 servings

This filling dish is packed with family-pleasing flavor. Also try it with boneless, skinless chicken breast instead of pork. —Nicole Filizetti, Jacksonville, Florida

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Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 green onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn, thawed
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
Sour cream

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook pork in oil in batches until no longer pink; return all to the pan. Add onions and garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, beans, corn, salsa and spices. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
Combine the cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Drain pasta; add to pork mixture and toss to coat.
Serve desired amount of pasta with sour cream. Cool remaining pasta; transfer to freezer containers. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months.
To use frozen pasta: Thaw in the refrigerator. Place in an ungreased shallow microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 465 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 1098mg sodium, 69g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 9g fiber), 31g protein.

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