Have your teen chef cook
up this "dress-up" dish for the family. A white sauce
recipe is included or use your favorite purchased brand. Serve
with a fresh salad and garlic cheese bread.
Well-Dressed
Pork
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless
pork chops, cut in 3/4-inch cubes
1 cup chopped broccoli
2 cups sliced carrots
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/3 cup finely chopped green onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups white sauce *
12 ounces bow tie pasta, cooked (about 5 1/2 cups)
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 large tomatoes, diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
- Place broccoli and carrots
in medium saucepan; add about one inch of water. Cook over medium-high
heat until tender. Drain; set aside.
- Heat oil in large skillet
over medium-high heat until hot. Add pork, green onions, and
garlic; cook 10 to 15 minutes, or until pork is no longer pink.
Prepare White Sauce (see recipe below).
- Combine pasta, pork mixture,
vegetables and White Sauce in large casserole dish. Top with
Parmesan cheese, tomatoes, parsley, salt and pepper. Toss and
serve.
Serves 8.
White Sauce:
3 tablespoons butter
3 cups milk
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Melt butter in small saucepan
over medium heat. Blend flour and milk; add to saucepan. Cook,
stirring constantly until mixture is smooth and creamy. Stir
in cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 379 calories
Protein 28 grams
Fat 16 grams
Sodium 308 milligrams
Cholesterol 71 milligrams
Recipe and photograph provided
courtesy of Pork, The Other White Meat.
