Barbecue Pork and Penne Skillet
May15
- 1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
- 1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 carton (18 ounces) refrigerated fully cooked barbecued shredded pork
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained (Rotel)
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/4 cups reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute red pepper and onion in butter and oil until tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Stir in the pork, tomatoes, broth, cumin, pepper and salt; heat through.
Drain pasta. Add pasta and cheese to pork mixture. Sprinkle with green onions. Yield: 8 servings – 1 1/4 cups each. Each serving is approximately 373 calories.