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Pork With Pasta (Ww)
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 40 Minutes
Servings: 4
We really enjoyed this dish - and it was also filling and only 8 pts/serving. Recipe source: WW cookbook (Best Eats)
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups whole wheat penne (or your favorite pasta)
6 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin, ground
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 lb pork tenderloin, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
2 red bell peppers, sliced
1 onion, cut into wedges
1 carrot, cut into julienne strips
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, drained and chopped
1 zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and sliced
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and cover to keep warm.
2. While pasta is cooking in a bowl combine 1 tablespoon of the oil, 2 tablespoons of the lime juice and the spices (cumin - garlic powder). Add pork and toss to coat.
3. Heat the remaining oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add pork mixture and cook about 5-10 minutes or until pork is browned.
4. Add next 5 ingredients (peppers - chilies), cook, stirring for 3-5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
5. Stir in zucchini and the rest of the lime juice (4 T), cover and cook for 2-5 minutes longer.
6. Stir in pasta and stir to combine.
By RecipeOfHealth.com