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Peppery Cajun Pork Pasta

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Updated Jan 16, 2012
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Enjoy this pork made using fettuccine and veggies and sprinkled with Cajun seasoning - hearty dinner ready in just 35 minutes.

Peppery Cajun Pork Pasta

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 13
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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
  • 1 pound pork tenderloin
  • 4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 large red onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
  • 2 large zucchini, chopped (2 1/2 cups)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 medium roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped (1 cup)
  • 1 can (15 to 16 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • Red pepper sauce, if desired

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package.
  • Step 
    2
    While fettuccine is cooking, cut pork into 1/4-inch slices; sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork in oil 4 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until pork is slightly pink in center. Remove from skillet; keep warm.
  • Step 
    3
    Spray same skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook onion in skillet about 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion begins to brown. Stir in zucchini and salt. Cook about 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook about 1 minute, stirring frequently, until heated through.
  • Step 
    4
    Toss vegetable mixture and fettuccine. Serve pork over fettuccine mixture, or toss pork with fettuccine mixture.

Nutrition

290 Calories
7g Total Fat
29g Protein
46g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
290
Calories from Fat
65
Total Fat
7g
Saturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
80mg
Sodium
300mg
Total Carbohydrate
46g
Dietary Fiber
8g
Protein
29g
% Daily Value*:
Iron
26%
26%
Exchanges:
2 Vegetable; 2 Very Lean Meat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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