Pork And Pasta With Garlic And Basil Recipes

ROASTED GARLIC AND HERB PENNE PASTA WITH PORK

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain, reserving 1/2 cup of liquid from pasta pot.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 Tbs butter.
• Add garlic and cook for 30 to 60 seconds or until garlic begins to turn golden.
• Add cubed pork loin, and sear on all sides. Reduce heat, and turn to low to cook through.
• Meanwhile, In a small bowl, combine parsley, basil, salt and ground black pepper, and parmesan cheese, then set aside.
• Add additional butter, and reserved pasta water to skillet with pork.
• Add cooked penne into the skillet with the pork, toss with herb and parmesan cheese mixture.
• Taste, season with salt and pepper as desired, serve with more fresh herbs.

SPAGHETTI WITH GARLIC AND BASIL

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place spaghetti in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
• In a large bowl, toss the spaghetti with the olive oil, butter, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

BASIL-GARLIC GRILLED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Toss the pork chops with the lime juice in a bowl until evenly covered. Toss with garlic and basil. Season the chops to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Cook the pork chops on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

PORK AND PASTA WITH GARLIC AND BASIL

Steps:

• Cook linguini in boiling salted water for 2 minutes, drain and keep warm.
• Cut zucchini lenthwise into 1/4 inch slices, then cut each slice into 1/4 inch strips.
• Cook pork and half of minced garlic, cooking and stirring until pork is no longer pink.
• Break up pork into small pieces as you cook.
• Remove pork from skillet and drain off grease.
• In same skillet, heat oil until hot.
• Add zucchini and remaining garlic, and cook and stir until zucchini is tender (about 5 minutes).
• Add tomatoes, basil, and salt and pepper to cooked zucchini, and cook until tomatoes are heated through, about 2 minutes.
• Add pork and linguini, and stir until thoroughly heated.
• Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

ITALIAN STIR FRIED PORK & PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, heat electric skillet or wok to high (400 degrees F.). Slice pork sirloin into thin strips; add to heated skillet with oil. Stir-fry until meat is browned, about 5 minutes.
• Add vegetables, garlic and butter to meat in skillet; stir-fry until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
• Drain pasta and add to pork mixture with cheese and basil; toss to coat.

PORK MILANESE WITH SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a pan, then fry the garlic for a few secs. Add the chopped tomatoes and balsamic vinegar and bubble for about 15-20 mins until the sauce is thick.
• Meanwhile, lay the pork medallions between two layers of cling film and bash with a rolling pin until they are about 1cm thick. Mix the flour with some seasoning in one bowl, put the egg in another and the breadcrumbs in a third. Dip the pork in the flour, then the egg, then the breadcrumbs. Heat a grill to hot, then cook the pork for 3 mins on each side, until golden and cooked through. Keep warm.
• Cook the pasta following pack instructions. Stir through the tomato sauce and the chopped basil, divide the pasta between 4 plates, put the crispy pork on top and eat immediately.