Pork Mole Over Fettuccine

Serves 4
Time 25 min
Pork Mole Over Fettuccine

Southwestern flavors of chiles and cocoa season the tender pork atop Italian noodles in this fusion twist on a traditional dish. Spiced with cumin, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg, this simple mole sauce is quickly prepared in the blender and then simmered along with the pork. Serve with a fresh green salad for a delightful meal.

Special Diets:

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Ingredients

    2 tablespoonscanola oil, divided
    1 poundlean pork, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
    1yellow onion, chopped
    1 can (28-ounce)diced tomatoes, undrained
    1 teaspoonchile sauce with garlic
    2/3 cupseedless raisins
    1/2 cuplow-sodium chicken broth or water
    1/4 cupsliced almonds
    4 teaspoonscocoa powder
    1 teaspoondried oregano
    1 teaspoonground cumin
    ground cinnamon
    ground cloves
    grated nutmeg
    Salt, to taste
    10 ouncesdried fettuccine

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Method

Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in large skillet over medium heat.


Add pork and cook, turning often, until browned on all sides.


Remove to a plate and set aside.


Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the same skillet.


Add onions and cook for 5 minutes.


Transfer onions to a blender and add tomatoes, chile sauce, raisins, broth, almonds, cocoa powder, oregano, cumin, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and salt.


Purée until almost smooth.


Return pork to skillet and pour purée over the top.


Simmer over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until pork is just tender.


Meanwhile, cook fettuccine according to instructions on package.


Drain and serve with pork and mole sauce spooned over the top.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

630

Total Fat

17g

Saturated Fat

3g

Cholesterol

65mg

Sodium

850mg

Total Carbohydrate

85g

Dietary Fiber

7g

Total Sugars

24g

Protein

35g

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