GRILLED ASIAN PORK AND PASTA WITH CRUNCHY NOODLES

Grilled Asian Pork and Pasta with Crunchy Noodles image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups uncooked gemelli (twist) pasta (5 1/2 ounces)
1 1/2 cups snap pea pods
1 cup shredded carrots
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 package (3 ounces) Oriental-flavor ramen noodle soup mix
1 package (about 1 pound) teriyaki-flavored pork tenderloin
Bibb or butterhead lettuce leaves
1 tablespoon sesame seed, toasted

Steps:

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, adding pea pods during last minute of cooking. Rinse with cold water; drain. Mix pasta, pea pods and carrots in large bowl.
Mix sugar, oil, soy sauce and seasoning packet from soup mix in small bowl with wire whisk (sugar and seasonings will dissolve during refrigeration). Pour dressing over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors.
Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Cover and grill pork 5 to 6 inches from medium heat 15 to 20 minutes or until pork is slightly pink in center. Cut pork into thin slices.
Break ramen noodles into pieces. Add to pasta mixture; toss. Line serving platter or 4 plates with lettuce leaves. Spoon pasta mixture into center of serving platter or divide among 4 plates. Arrange pork slices on top; sprinkle with sesame seed.