This delicious Pork Tenderloin Pasta is full of flavor, so easy to make, and ready in less than 30 minutes! A soon-to-be family favorite, this dish is your perfect dinner for those busy nights!
When I first made this delicious pasta recipe, my whole family loved it! It came together really fast and was so full of flavor that I felt I needed to share it!
If you have a pork loin in your refrigerator or freezer, this is the perfect pasta to make with it! Not only can you make Pork tenderloin in the Instant Pot, you can serve it over pasta too! Top this creamy pasta with fresh parsley, fresh herbs, parmesan cheese, or serve it as it! Everyone will love it, I promise!
Why You'll Love This Pork Tenderloin Pasta
- It comes together fast! A pork tenderloin is a delicious cut of meat because it's similar to chicken. Its tender, moist, and cooks up quickly. It is perfect for busy nights when you don't have time to wait for dinner to be ready.
- It's a one pot meal! The pork loin and mushrooms are sauteed in a large skillet and then topped with your favorite pasta. There's nothing better than quick meals!
- It's full of flavor! Sour cream, pork tenderloin, and lots of seasoning makes this sauce so delicious and perfect for an everyday dinner recipe!
Ingredients to Gather
- Pasta. Use your favorite shape of pasta. I like using penne or ziti, but linguine, farfalle, or rotini will all work in this recipe.
- Pork tenderloin. One package. Usually it comes in a 1-2 pound package.
- Mushrooms. Cremini mushrooms have a delicious depth of flavor since they are baby portabella mushrooms. Button mushrooms will work too.
- Sour cream. Sour cream gives the sauce a creamy texture and flavor. Heavy cream or cream cheese can be used instead of sour cream if that if what you have on hand.
- Broth. Chicken broth or vegetable broth can be used. If you have homemade chicken broth, this is a great place to use it. Try to use low sodium broth so your sauce doesn't get too salty.
- Spices. Salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning will all be used in this recipe.
See printable recipe card for full recipe information on ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions and Variations
- Change how you serve it! If you don't want to serve the sauce over pasta, you can serve it over mashed potatoes, couscous, or rice instead.
- Change the protein! This is make with pork tenderloin, but you can use boneless pork chops, pork shoulder, or even boneless skinless chicken breast or chicken thighs for this recipe.
- Add more flavorings! You can sauté applewood smoked bacon first or add some white wine for more flavor in the sauce.
- Add more veggies! We are adding spinach to this recipe, but you can add cherry tomatoes, yellow onion, lots of garlic, zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes, green beans, and peas for more added veggies.
- Use a marinated pork loin! In the grocery store, you can usually find marinated pork loins that are full of flavor. Smithfield roasted garlic, herb marinated fresh pork tenderloin, or whatever your favorite pork marinade is will work here too!
How To Make Pork Tenderloin Pasta
Tips and Tricks
- Serve this easy dinner with sourdough breadsticks, whole wheat dinner rolls, or sourdough focaccia.
- A great side dish for this pasta would be Italian sauteed eggplant, Italian stuffed mushrooms, or even Instant Pot steamed asparagus.
- It would go perfectly with a side salad topped with ranch dressing or your favorite dressing.
- You can cut the pork tenderloin into medallions if you prefer larger chunks of pork.
- To make this gluten free, use gluten free pasta and leave out the flour. Thicken the sauce with corn starch instead of flour.
Storage Tips
Store leftovers in an airtight container. Reheat the leftover pasta in a microwave safe bowl or on the stovetop in a small saucepan. Add a little bit more chicken broth to loosen the sauce a bit so the pasta does not burn.
Pork Tenderloin Pasta FAQs
Can I make this recipe in the slow cooker?
Yes! You can add all the ingredients except the pasta to a slow cooker and let it cook for 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low. When there is one hour left, add the pasta and mix well. Cook until the pasta is done.
Do I need to use a meat thermometer to make sure the pork is cooked through?
You don't have to, but if you are nervous you can. The pork should come up to at least 145 degrees F to make sure it is cooked properly.
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Creamy Pork Tenderloin Pasta with Mushrooms
This delicious Pork Tenderloin Pasta is full of flavor, so easy to make, and ready in less than 30 minutes! A soon-to-be family favorite, this dish is your perfect dinner for those busy nights!
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Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 424kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 Package Pork Tenderloin 1.5-2 lbs
- ⅓ cup Flour
- ½ tablespoon Garlic Powder
- ½ tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 package Cremini Mushrooms About 12 mushrooms
- 2 cups Chicken Broth
- ½ cup Sour Cream
- 1 lb Pasta Your Favorite Shape
- 2 cups Fresh Spinach
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add the flour, salt, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Cut the pork into 1 inch chunks and coat the pork in the flour mixture.
- In a large skillet over medium heat to medium-high heat add the olive oil. Add the pork pieces and cook for a couple of minutes until golden brown. While the pork cooks, bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Remove the pork from the pan. Cut the mushrooms into slices and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Cook until golden brown and slightly softened. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente.
- Add the pork back to the pan. Add the chicken broth and sour cream. Reduce the heat to low heat and cook while the pasta cooks.
- Add the spinach and let it wilt.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the large skillet. Mix all the ingredients well. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Change how you serve it! If you don't want to serve the sauce over pasta, you can serve it over mashed potatoes, couscous, or rice instead.
- Change the protein! This is make with pork tenderloin, but you can use boneless pork chops, pork shoulder, or even boneless skinless chicken breast or chicken thighs for this recipe.
- Add more flavorings! You can sauté applewood smoked bacon first or add some white wine for more flavor in the sauce.
- Add more veggies! We are adding spinach to this recipe, but you can add cherry tomatoes, yellow onion, lots of garlic, zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes, green beans, and peas for more added veggies.
- Use a marinated pork loin! In the grocery store, you can usually find marinated pork loins that are full of flavor. Smithfield roasted garlic, herb marinated fresh pork tenderloin, or whatever your favorite pork marinade is will work here too!
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