Pork Mole Over Fettuccine
Serves 4
Time 25 min
Southwestern flavors of chiles and cocoa season the tender pork atop Italian noodles in this fusion twist on a traditional dish. Spiced with cumin, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg, this simple mole sauce is quickly prepared in the blender and then simmered along with the pork. Serve with a fresh green salad for a delightful meal.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 1 pound lean pork, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 (28.0-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 teaspoon chile sauce with garlic
- 2/3 cup seedless raisins
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 4 teaspoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ground cinnamon
- ground cloves
- grated nutmeg
- Salt, to taste
- 10 ounces dried fettuccine
Method
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in large skillet over medium heat.
Add pork and cook, turning often, until browned on all sides.
Remove to a plate and set aside.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the same skillet.
Add onions and cook for 5 minutes.
Transfer onions to a blender and add tomatoes, chile sauce, raisins, broth, almonds, cocoa powder, oregano, cumin, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and salt.
Purée until almost smooth.
Return pork to skillet and pour purée over the top.
Simmer over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until pork is just tender.
Meanwhile, cook fettuccine according to instructions on package.
Drain and serve with pork and mole sauce spooned over the top.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 630 calories (150 from fat), 17g total fat, 3g saturated fat, 65mg cholesterol, 850mg sodium, 85g carbohydrates (7g dietary fiber, 24g sugar), 35g protein.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 1 pound lean pork, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 (28.0-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 teaspoon chile sauce with garlic
- 2/3 cup seedless raisins
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 4 teaspoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ground cinnamon
- ground cloves
- grated nutmeg
- Salt, to taste
- 10 ounces dried fettuccine