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Creamy Pork Carnitas Pasta
Creamy Pork Carnitas Pasta has crazy tender seasoned pork with peppers and creamy pasta. All of the flavors you love about carnitas packed into a delicious meal!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 749 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 package Smithfield Boneless Pork Shoulder Seasoned Carnitas
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 sliced red bell pepper
- 1 sliced green bell pepper
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- chopped cilantro
- avocado
- diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Prepare 1 package Smithfield Boneless Pork Shoulder Seasoned Carnitas according to package directions. Set aside. Bring water in a large pot to a boil and cook 8 ounces penne pasta until al dente.
- In a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add 1 sliced red bell pepper, 1 sliced green bell pepper, and cook 2-3 minutes or until tender. Set aside on a plate.
- Add 2 cups heavy cream, ½ cup sour cream, ¼ cup parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon chili powder, ¼ teaspoon cumin, and ¼ teaspoon paprika to the skillet. Whisk and let simmer until it starts to thicken. Add pork and peppers to the sauce and toss until coated and heated through.
- Serve with chopped cilantro , avocado , and diced tomatoes if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
749kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
56g
(86%)
Saturated Fat
32g
(160%)
Cholesterol
182mg
(61%)
Sodium
182mg
(8%)
Potassium
381mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
3230IU
(65%)
Vitamin C
62.9mg
(70%)
Calcium
198mg
(20%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 749
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 749kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 56g | 86% |
| Saturated Fat | 32g | 160% |
| Cholesterol | 182mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 182mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 381mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 3230IU | 65% |
| Vitamin C | 62.9mg | 70% |
| Calcium | 198mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.