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Flavorful Maple Glazed-Crusted Pork Pasta Easy Creamy Sauce Recipe

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A comforting and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender pork tenderloin medallions with a sweet maple glaze, paired with a rich and creamy sauce. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb pork tenderloin, trimmed and sliced into medallions
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup (grade A dark amber preferred)
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half (use coconut cream for dairy-free)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter (optional)
  • Fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs (optional, for garnish)
  • 8 oz fettuccine or preferred pasta shape
  • Salt for pasta water
  • Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Toasted pine nuts or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork tenderloin medallions dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Set aside.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente (8–10 minutes). Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork medallions in a single layer. Sear for about 3 minutes on one side without moving. Flip and brush maple syrup over the cooked side. Let caramelize for 2 minutes, then flip again and brush the other side with maple syrup. Remove pork and keep warm.
  4. Lower heat to medium. In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and scrape browned bits. Simmer 2 minutes. Add heavy cream and bring to gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan until melted. Add reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired sauce consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Return pork medallions to skillet, nestle in sauce. Add drained pasta and toss gently to coat. Heat through for 2 minutes. Add parsley or red pepper flakes if desired.
  6. Plate pasta with pork and creamy sauce. Garnish with fresh herbs and toasted nuts if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Pat pork dry before seasoning for better sear. Do not move pork too soon to develop a crust. Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Avoid overcooking pork to keep it tender and juicy. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.

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