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Creamy Pork Carnitas Pasta
Creamy Pork Carnitas Pasta has crazy tender seasoned pork with peppers and creamy pasta. All of the flavors you love about carnitas packed into a delicious meal!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 10 min⏳ Prep: 10 min👤 The Recipe Critic📖 therecipecritic
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
- ●skillet
- ●whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
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prepare
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Prepare 1 package Smithfield Boneless Pork Shoulder Seasoned Carnitas according to package directions. Set aside. Bring water in a large pot to a boil and cook 8 ounces penne pasta until al dente.
Smithfield Boneless Pork Shoulder Seasoned Carnitas1 packagepenne pasta8 ounces
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cook
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In a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add 1 sliced red bell pepper, 1 sliced green bell pepper, and cook ⏱️ 2-3 minutes or until tender. Set aside on a plate.
olive oil1 tablespoon
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whisk
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Add 2 cups heavy cream, ½ cup sour cream, ¼ cup parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon chili powder, ¼ teaspoon cumin, and ¼ teaspoon paprika to the skillet. Whisk and let simmer until it starts to thicken. Add pork and peppers to the sauce and toss until coated and heated through.
heavy cream2 cupschili powder1 teaspoon
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serve
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Serve with chopped cilantro , avocado , and diced tomatoes if desired.
chopped cilantroavocadodiced tomatoes
Nutrition Facts
calories
749 kcal
fat Content
56 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
3 g
sugar Content
5 g
sodium Content
182 mg
protein Content
13 g
cholesterol Content
182 mg
carbohydrate Content
50 g
saturated Fat Content
32 g
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