Pork Linguine Toss

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Jun. 08, 2022
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

  1. 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.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients. Drain linguine mixture; add to skillet. Add dressing and toss to coat; heat through.
Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Hormel honey-mustard center cut pork loin filet. Package weighs about 27 ounces.

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.