SPICY PEANUT BUTTER-PORK PASTA

Spicy Peanut Butter-Pork Pasta image

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups uncooked rotini pasta (4 ounces)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon finely chopped gingerroot
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup chili sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 cup water
1/2 cup sliced green onions (5 medium)
4 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped (1 1/2 cups)

Steps:

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Heat vegetable oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork, onion, gingerroot and garlic in oil, stirring occasionally, until pork is no longer pink; reduce heat to low.
Stir in peanut butter, chili sauce, sesame oil, salt and red pepper. Gradually stir in water, stirring constantly, until peanut butter is melted. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce is slightly thickened. Add pasta, green onions and tomatoes; toss until well coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 470 mg