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Creamy Tuscan Pork Pasta
3.9 from 88 votes

Creamy Tuscan Pork Pasta

Creamy Tuscan Pork Pasta features bite-sized pieces of pork loin cooked with garlic, combined with penne pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, chicken broth, and a creamy sauce made from cream cheese and Parmesan. Fresh spinach is folded in at the end, adding color and mild bitterness to balance the richness. This one-pan dish offers hearty textures and tangy, savory flavors from the tomatoes and cheese.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 243 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 package pork loin filet Smithfield brand; roasted garlic & herb flavor
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 ounces penne pasta
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes drained
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 oz. cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 2 cups spinach chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper cracked

Instructions

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  1. Chop the pork loin into bite-sized pieces, about 1/2 - 1 inch each.
  2. Heat a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Add the oil.
  3. Add pork to the skillet. Cook, stirring often, until browned on all sides. The pork does not need to be completely cooked through at this point.
  4. Add the garlic and cook for one minute.
  5. Add the penne, sun-dried tomatoes, and chicken broth to the skillet and stir.
  6. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cover. Cook for 5 minutes.
  7. Remove the lid and continue cooking for 5 more minutes.
  8. Add the cream cheese and Parmesan to the skillet and stir until melted.
  9. Remove from the heat and add the spinach to the skillet. Cover and let set for 5 minutes before stirring to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
  10. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 243kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 14mg (5%) Sodium 414mg (17%) Potassium 530mg (11%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1181IU (24%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 90mg (9%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 243

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 243kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 414mg 17%
Potassium 530mg 11%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1181IU 24%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 90mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.