Grilled Asian Pork and Pasta with Crunchy Noodles
Alexis Simpson
An Oriental-style salad showcases tender pasta, crisp vegetables and teriyaki-flavored pork tenderloin.
ingredients
- 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
directions
- 1
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.
- 2
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.
- 3
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.
- 4
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.
Source: Alexis
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