Creamy Cavatelli with Braised Pork, Shishito Pepper and Basil

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Meals

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. cavatelli pasta
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 8 black garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped shishito peppers
  • 2 cups Red Wine-Braised Pork (see recipe), shredded
  • 1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves
  • 5 tbsp. mayo
  • 1 tbsp. sherry vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta as directed. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water, then drain.

  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add tomatoes, garlic, and black garlic. Cook, stirring, until the tomatoes start to soften, 2-4 minutes. Add peppers; cook, stirring, until tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in the pasta, pork and 1/2 cup cooking water. Cook, stirring gently, until coated, about 2 minutes, adding more cooking water as needed.

  3. Remove from heat and stir in basil, mayo, vinegar and salt. Toss to evenly coat.

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