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Garlic Butter Pork Bites with Parmesan Pasta

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Garlic Butter Pork Bites with Parmesan Pasta is a creamy, protein-packed dish featuring tender pork morsels and rich garlic-Parmesan sauce over perfectly cooked pasta—simple, elegant, and full of flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb pork tenderloin or pork loin, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta cooking water
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 oz pasta (fettuccine, linguine, or penne)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of cooking water, then drain pasta.
  2. Season pork bites with salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown pork on all sides until cooked through, then transfer to a plate.
  4. Reduce heat to medium, melt butter in the same skillet, and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  5. Add broth and reserved pasta water, stirring to deglaze the pan.
  6. Pour in cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
  7. Stir in Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens slightly.
  8. Return pork bites to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
  9. Add cooked pasta and mix to combine and coat evenly with sauce.
  10. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking pork—145°F is ideal.
  • Add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for variety.
  • Half-and-half or milk with a bit of flour can replace heavy cream.
  • Let sauce cool slightly before adding Parmesan to prevent graininess.
  • Leftovers reheat best in a skillet with a splash of cream or broth.

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