PORK FAJITA PASTA

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One night, Janice Thompson and her husband started making fajitas before they realized they didn't have any tortillas. "We improvised and served the pork mixture over noodles instead," she relates from Lansing, Michigan. "It's become a family favorite."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package (7 ounces) angel hair pasta
4 boneless pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick and 4 ounces each), cut into thin strips
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings
1 envelope (1.4 ounces) fajita seasoning
1/3 cup water
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook pork over medium heat until juices run clear. Add green pepper and onion; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until vegetables are crisp tender. , Stir in fajita seasoning and water; cook 1 minute longer. Drain pasta. In a large bowl, layer the pasta, pork mixture, cheese and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 1094mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.