Leftover Pork, Peppers & Pasta
Don't let your leftover pork go to waste. Use it to make this tasty and simple recipe for pork, peppers, and pasta. A great way to use up leftovers and satisfy your hunger.
Ingredients
- 4 oz whole wheat pasta uncooked
- ½ onion diced
- 1 large green bell pepper chopped
- 1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes (I used petite)
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- About 5 oz leftover pork loin
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil for the pasta and cook according to package.4 oz whole wheat pasta
- While the pasta is cooking heat a large skillet over medium high heat and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Add the onion. Cook until the onion start to turn transparent and brown on the edges (you want the brown for flavor and we are going to deglaze the pan in a bit.)½ onion diced
- Add the bell pepper, stir and cook for about another minute or two. The bottom of the pan should have some onion and brown stuck to it. Now add the can of diced tomatoes, undrained and stir to get all those good bits up. Bring to a boil.1 large green bell pepper chopped, 1 can
- Add the basil, garlic powder and cooked pork.½ teaspoon dried basil, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, About 5 oz leftover pork loin
- At this point the pasta should be done. Drain and add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Stir and serve!
Nutrition
Calories: 212kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 17gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 29mgPotassium: 384mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1713IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg
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