Peppery Cajun Pork Pasta

Dairy Free
Health score
36%
Peppery Cajun Pork Pasta
35 min.
6
377kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your dinner routine? Look no further than this Peppery Cajun Pork Pasta, a delightful dish that brings the bold flavors of Cajun cuisine right to your table. Perfectly balanced and completely dairy-free, this recipe is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a wholesome option for those looking to enjoy a hearty meal without the extra calories.

In just 35 minutes, you can whip up a satisfying dish that serves six, making it ideal for family gatherings or meal prep for the week ahead. The tender pork tenderloin, seasoned with zesty Cajun spices, pairs beautifully with the vibrant colors and textures of fresh vegetables like zucchini and red onion. The addition of black-eyed peas not only enhances the dish's nutritional profile but also adds a delightful creaminess without any dairy.

Whether you're serving it as a main course, a side dish, or a lunch option, this Peppery Cajun Pork Pasta is sure to impress. The combination of flavors, from the tangy lemon juice to the aromatic oregano, creates a symphony of taste that will leave everyone asking for seconds. So grab your frying pan and get ready to enjoy a deliciously peppery meal that’s as easy to make as it is to savor!

Ingredients

  • ounces fettuccine barilla uncooked
  • pound pork tenderloin 
  • teaspoons cajun spice 
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 
  • 1.5 cups onion red chopped
  • 2.5 cups zucchini chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • cup roma tomatoes chopped (plum)
  • 15 ounces blackeyed peas rinsed drained canned
  • 0.3 cup juice of lemon 
  • teaspoon oregano dried
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper freshly ground
  • serving hot sauce red

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package.
  2. While fettuccine is cooking, cut pork into 1/4-inch slices; sprinkle with Cajun seasoning.
  3. Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork in oil 4 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until pork is slightly pink in center.
  4. Remove
  5. from skillet; keep warm.
  6. Spray same skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook onion in skillet about 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion begins to brown. Stir in zucchini and salt. Cook about 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook about 1 minute, stirring frequently, until heated through.
  7. Toss vegetable mixture and fettuccine.
  8. Serve pork over fettuccine mixture, or toss pork with fettuccine mixture.

Nutrition Facts

Calories377kcal
Protein29.54%
Fat17.7%
Carbs52.76%

Properties

Glycemic Index
36.17
Glycemic Load
16.89
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
27.973913068357%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.5mg
Hesperetin
1.47mg
Naringenin
0.41mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
2mg
Kaempferol
0.3mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
8.73mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:377.09kcal
18.85%
Fat:7.49g
11.52%
Saturated Fat:1.89g
11.83%
Carbohydrates:50.23g
16.74%
Net Carbohydrates:42.05g
15.29%
Sugar:7.48g
8.31%
Cholesterol:80.89mg
26.96%
Sodium:156.23mg
6.79%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:28.12g
56.23%
Selenium:54.88µg
78.4%
Vitamin B1:1.01mg
67.57%
Folate:187.79µg
46.95%
Vitamin B6:0.93mg
46.58%
Manganese:0.91mg
45.42%
Phosphorus:431.69mg
43.17%
Vitamin B3:6.82mg
34.08%
Fiber:8.18g
32.73%
Vitamin C:21.86mg
26.5%
Potassium:919.29mg
26.27%
Magnesium:101.57mg
25.39%
Vitamin B2:0.41mg
24.38%
Zinc:3.43mg
22.85%
Vitamin A:1131.66IU
22.63%
Copper:0.45mg
22.51%
Iron:4.03mg
22.41%
Vitamin B5:1.51mg
15.1%
Vitamin K:14.34µg
13.66%
Vitamin E:1.44mg
9.59%
Vitamin B12:0.5µg
8.38%
Calcium:65.6mg
6.56%
Vitamin D:0.34µg
2.27%