Recipe Source: Deliciously Healthy Family Meals
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| Prep time | Cook time | Yields | Serving Size |
| 10 minutes | 30 minutes | 4 servings | 2 C pasta and sauce |
| 2 C dry whole-wheat penne pasta (8 oz) | | 1 Tbsp olive oil | | 1 tsp garlic, minced (about ½ clove) | | 8 oz white button mushrooms, rinsed and cut into quarters | | ½ bag (8 oz bag) sundried tomato halves, cut into thin strips | | ½ jar (8 oz jar) artichoke hearts in water, drained, cut into quarters | | 2 C low-sodium beef broth | | 2 Tbsp cornstarch | | 12 oz stir-fry pork strips, sliced into 12 strips (or, slice 3 4-oz boneless pork chops into thin strips) | | ¼ C fat-free evaporated milk | | 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or 2 tsp dried) | | | calories | 486 | | Total fat | 11 g | | Saturated fat | 3 g | | Cholesterol | 50 mg | | Sodium | 250 mg | | Total fiber | 8 g | | Protein | 33 g | | Carbohydrates | 56 g | | Potassium | 790 mg | | Vitamin A | 15% | | Vitamin C | 15% | | Calcium | 10% | | Iron | 25% | | Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. | |
Directions -
| 1 | In a 4-quart saucepan, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil over high heat. | -
| 2 | Add pasta, and cook according to package directions. Drain. (Set plain pasta aside for picky eaters—see Healthy Eating Two Ways suggestion below.) | -
| 3 | Meanwhile, heat olive oil and garlic in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Cook until soft, but not browned (about 30 seconds). | -
| 4 | Add mushrooms, and cook over medium heat until the mushrooms are soft and lightly browned. | -
| 5 | Add sundried tomatoes and artichoke hearts. Toss gently to heat. | -
| 6 | In a separate bowl, combine beef broth and cornstarch. Mix well. | -
| 7 | Add broth mixture to the pan, and bring to a boil. | -
| 8 | Add pork strips, evaporated milk, and parsley, and bring to a boil. Simmer gently for 3–5 minutes (to a minimum internal temperature of 160 °F). | -
| 9 | Add pasta, and toss well to mix. | -
| 10 | Serve 2 cups of pasta and sauce per portion. | |
For picky eaters, remove 3 ounces of pork from the pan and serve with ½ cup plain pasta and ½ cup steamed broccoli.
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