Pork Tenderloin, Asparagus & Mushroom Garlic Pasta
A springy meat pasta using sale pork tenderloin with asparagus, mushrooms, and green onions in a savory garlic-broth pan sauce. It skips the creamy mushroom direction you recently passed on and stays lighter and fresher.
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- Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin 1 lb $3.99/lb sale
- Green Asparagus 1/2 lb $1.99/lb sale
- Kroger® Sliced White Mushrooms 8 oz $2.79
- Green Onions 1 bunch $1.50
- Garlic 3 cloves $1.50 each
- Parsley 1/2 bunch $1.69
- Simple Truth Organic® Low Sodium Free Range Chicken Broth 3/4 cup $1.79
- Dry pasta from pantry 6 to 8 oz penne or rigatoni pantry
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook 6 to 8 oz pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Trim 1 lb pork tenderloin and cut into thin bite-size strips. Trim and cut 1/2 lb asparagus into 2-inch pieces. Slice 8 oz mushrooms, thinly slice 1 bunch green onions, mince 3 cloves garlic, and chop 1/2 bunch parsley.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Season pork with salt and pepper and cook 4 to 5 minutes until browned and just cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- Add another tablespoon oil if needed. Cook mushrooms for 3 minutes, then add asparagus and the white parts of the green onions and cook 2 minutes more. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds.
- Pour in 3/4 cup chicken broth and simmer 2 minutes. Return pork to the pan. Add drained pasta, half the parsley, and enough pasta water to make a glossy sauce.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper. Top with the green onion tops and remaining parsley and serve.
Cook time: 35 minutes
Estimated cost: $10-13
Health notes: Good protein, moderate fat, and a lighter finish than cream or cheese-heavy pasta dishes.
Drink pairing: Barbera