Southwestern Pork & Pasta

Southwestern Pork & Pasta
Southwestern Pork & Pasta might be a good recipe to expand your main course recipe box. One portion of this dish contains about 34g of protein, 10g of fat, and a total of 493 calories. This recipe serves 10. This recipe covers 32% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up garlic cloves, salsa, ground cumin, and a few other things to make it today. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Southwestern Pasta, Southwestern Pasta, and Southwestern Pasta Salad.

Instructions

1
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook pork in oil in batches over medium heat for 6-7 minutes or until juices run clear; return all to the pan.
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2
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.
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3
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.
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4
Drain pasta; add to pork mixture and toss to coat.
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5
Serve desired amount of pasta with sour cream. Cool remaining pasta; transfer to freezer containers. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months.
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To use frozen pasta: Thaw in the refrigerator.
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7
Place in an ungreased shallow microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high until heated through.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings10
Health Score37
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