PASTA WITH PORK, CORN AND CHEDDAR

Pasta With Pork, Corn and Cheddar image

Provided by Boomette

Categories Pork

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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3/4 lb macaroni (the recipe asked for gemellis) or 3/4 lb other small shell pasta (the recipe asked for gemellis)
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb ground lean pork
2 cups frozen corn
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 cups light cheddar cheese, shredded (the recipe asked for sharp cheddar)
4 green onions, chopped
salt and pepper

Steps:

In a saucepan with boiling water, cook pasta until al dente. Drain and oil lightly. Keep 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
Meanwhile, in a skillet, soften the onion in oil. Add pork and cook, while breaking it, until browned. Add salt and pepper. Add corn, garlic and keep cooking about 2 minutes.
Add pasta, cheese, green onion and the cooking water you set aside. Stir to coat well the pasta and to reheat. Adjust seasoning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 880.5, Fat 37.4, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 95.7, Sodium 479, Carbohydrate 86.4, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 4.2, Protein 49.6