A rustic Italian stir-fry with tender pork strips, vegetables, and herbs served over pasta. A fast and flavorful dinner option with a Mediterranean flair.
Ingredients:
1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into strips
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups frozen cut italian green beans, thawed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small white onion, cut into 1/2- inch-wide wedges and separated 6 ounces sliced cremini or sliced portabella mushrooms, halved
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano
2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 (16 ounce) tube refrigerated plain-flavored polenta, cut into 1/2-inch slices and quartered 2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese
Directions:
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over high heat; stir-fry pork for 3-5 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove pork from skillet with slotted spoon; cover to keep warm.
Add beans to skillet; stir-fry for 1 minute. Push beans to side of skillet; add 1 tablespoon oil to center of skillet. Add onion and mushrooms; stir-fry all vegetables for 2 minutes. Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm.
Stir together tomatoes, cornstarch, sugar, salt and basil. Add to skillet; bring to boil. Add polenta. Cook, stirring gently, over high heat for 1 minute. Return all to skillet; cook, stirring gently, for 1 minute. Transfer to shallow pasta serving bowl; sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately with a side of garlic bread.
