Recipe: Well-Dressed Pork (Pork and Pasta with Vegetables in Parmesan Cream Sauce)

WELL-DRESSED PORK

12 ounces bow tie (farfalle) pasta or other similar size pasta (5 1/2 cups dry)
VEGETABLES:
1 cup chopped broccoli
2 cups sliced carrots
PORK:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds boneless pork chops, cut in 3/4-inch cubes
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/3 cup finely chopped green onions
WHITE SAUCE:
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
TO FINISH:
2 large tomatoes, diced
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste

Cook pasta according to package directions.

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; add pork and garlic. Cook 5 to 10 minutes or until pork is no longer pink. Add green onions and saute for 1 minute.

While pork is cooking, prepare white sauce by melting butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Blend flour and milk; add to saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly until mixture is smooth and thickened. Stir in cheese.

Add to the pork in the skillet the pasta, vegetables, white sauce, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt and pepper. Toss and serve.

Makes 8 servings
Source: National Pork Board