Cajun Pork With Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Cajun Pork With Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces pork tenderloin, visible fat trimmed; nonstick cooking spray; 8 ounces fresh okra or 8 ounces frozen okra, sliced and thawed; 12 red bell pepper, sliced; 12 yellow bell pepper, sliced; 1 teaspoon minced jalapeno pepper; 1 small onion, sliced; ¼ cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth; salt and black pepper; 8 ounces bow tie pasta, cooked and kept warm; 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves; 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon dry mustard; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon ground allspice; ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

12 ounces pork tenderloin, visible fat trimmed
nonstick cooking spray
8 ounces fresh okra or 8 ounces frozen okra, sliced and thawed
12 red bell pepper, sliced
12 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 teaspoon minced jalapeno pepper
1 small onion, sliced
¼ cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
salt and black pepper
8 ounces bow tie pasta, cooked and kept warm
2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt

1
For spice rub combine all ingredients in small bowl.set aside.
2
Cut pork into 1/4-inch-thick slices; coat all sides with Cajun Spice Rub.
3
Spray large skillet with cooking spray.
4
Heat over medium heat until hot.
5
Cook and stir pork 2 to 3 minutes on each side until browned and no longer pink in center.
6
Remove from skillet; set aside.
7
Add okra to skillet; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until browned.
8
Add bell peppers, jalapeno pepper, onion and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
9
Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
10
Add pork and cook 2 to 3 minutes.
11
Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
12
Place farfale on serving platter; spoon pork mixture over top and toss.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces pork tenderloin, visible fat trimmed, nonstick cooking spray, 8 ounces fresh okra or 8 ounces frozen okra, sliced and thawed, 12 red bell pepper, sliced, and more.

Yes, Cajun Pork With Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cajun Pork With Pasta Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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