Pork Linguine Toss

Name: Pork Linguine Toss
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked linguine; 1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned; 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 3/4 pound honey-mustard center cut pork loin fillet, cut into 1/2-inch strips; 2 teaspoons olive oil; DRESSING:; 1/2 cup olive oil; 4-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

With crisp asparagus and sweet red pepper, this bold dish is fanciful enough to serve to company, yet family-pleasing as well.

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked linguine
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
3/4 pound honey-mustard center cut pork loin fillet, cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 teaspoons olive oil
DRESSING:
1/2 cup olive oil
4-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Cook linguine according to package directions, stirring in red pepper during the last 6 minutes and asparagus during the last 3 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute pork in oil until juices run clear.
In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients. Drain linguine mixture; add to skillet. Add dressing and toss to coat; heat through.

Nutrition Facts

1-3/4 cups: 592 calories, 35g fat (6g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 684mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein.

With crisp asparagus and sweet red pepper, this bold dish is fanciful enough to serve to company, yet family-pleasing as well.

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