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!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 package Smithfield Boneless Pork Shoulder Seasoned Carnitas
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 sliced red bell pepper
- 1 sliced green bell pepper
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- chopped cilantro
- avocado
- diced tomatoes
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve with chopped cilantro , avocado , and diced tomatoes if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 749kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 32g | Cholesterol: 182mg | Sodium: 182mg | Potassium: 381mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3230IU | Vitamin C: 62.9mg | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 1.2mg
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