Pork And Pasta With Garlic And Basil Food

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.

PASTA WITH BASIL CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a pan then add the onion. Cook until soft and translucent.
• Add the garlic, basil and dried herbs (if using) and cook for another 30 seconds.
• Pour in the cream and allow to come to a simmer. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce covers the back of a spoon easily.
• Transfer sauce to a food processor or blender (or use an immersion blender) and blend until smooth.
• Pour the sauce back into the pan and add lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer and add cooked pasta or serve over cooked chicken.

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.

GARLIC PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
• In a skillet, saute garlic in oil on low heat, just hot enough to make the garlic sizzle; about 10 to 15 minutes. Season with basil, oregano, parsley, and crushed red pepper, and remove from heat.
• In a large bowl, toss cooked pasta with garlic and herb mixture, and let sit for 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan, and serve.

LINGUINE WITH CHICKEN, GARLIC AND BASIL

Steps:

• Heat 1/4 cup oil in heavy small skillet over medium heat.
• Add garlic and saute until light golden brown, about 6 minutes.
• Strain oil into glass measuring cup; reserve garlic.
• Add enough oil to measuring cup to measure 1/4 cup.
• Set aside.
• Cook linguine in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, heat reserved oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add chicken and saute 5 minutes.
• Add poblanos and saute 2 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, 1/4 cup basil, prosciutto and 2 tablespoons cooked garlic and saute until chicken is cooked through, about 1 minute.
• Remove from heat.
• Add butter and stir just until melted.
• Drain linguine and place in large bowl.
• Add chicken mixture and 1/2 cup Parmesan; toss to coat.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup basil and 2 tablespoons cooked garlic.
• Serve with remaining Parmesan.

PASTA WITH ROASTED GARLIC AND CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a bowl toss sliced tomatoes, sliced garlic, oil, basil, salt, hot pepper flakes and ground pepper.
• Place in a 9 X 13 metal cake pan and roast at 400°F for approximately 30 minute.
• The tomatoes should be shriveled and the garlic tender.
• Cook pasta in a pot of salted boiling water while tomatoes and garlic are cooking.
• Drain and return pasta to pot.
• Add garlic tomato mixture and parsley, tossing to coat.
• Serve with sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
• If you don't have any fresh Parmesan try other sharp hard cheeses such as Romano or Asiago.