Creamy One-Pot Pork & Pasta
A hearty and flavorful pasta dish that features savory ground pork cooked with aromatic herbs, vegetables, and a rich sauce. It’s a comforting meal that's perfect for a cozy dinner or weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 to 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 398 mL can finely chopped tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 4 cups farfalle pasta
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottom pot over medium heat. Add the onions and saute for 2 minutes or until they've softened. Add the salt and minced garlic and saute for another minute.
- Add the ground pork, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried oregano to the pot.
- Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, making sure to break the pork apart with a wooden spoon as you cook.
- Add the tomato paste, canned chopped tomatoes, and vegetable broth to the pot.
- Add the shredded parmesan cheese and coconut milk.
- Give everything a good stir and bring to a gentle simmer, around 5 minutes, lowering the heat if needed.
- Once the pot has started simmering, add the pasta and cook for another 15 minutes, stirring throughout, or until the pasta is cooked through.
- Add the frozen peas to the pot and stir until the peas are cooked through, approximately one minute.
- Garnish with additional parmesan and basil if desired.
