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A bowl of penne pasta with pulled pork, melted cheese, diced tomatoes, and green onions, perfect for dinner recipes in 20 minutes.

20-Minute Barbecued Pork Pasta

This quick pasta dish uses pre-cooked pork and pantry staples to create a satisfying weeknight meal in under 20 minutes. It's perfect for busy families needing a fast and flavorful dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Dinner
Calories: 428
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
  • 1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 carton (16 ounces) refrigerated fully cooked barbecued shredded pork
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, undrained
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Pot

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute red pepper and onion in butter and oil until tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer.
  3. Stir in the pork, tomatoes, broth, cumin, pepper and salt; heat through.
  4. Drain pasta. Add pasta and cheese to pork mixture; stir until blended. Sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 428kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 20gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 903mgFiber: 4gSugar: 16g

Notes

This recipe is easily adaptable. You can substitute other types of pasta or shredded meat. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the cumin.

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