Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds pork loin, cut into thin strips salt, to taste 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 to 2 serrano or jalapeno chiles, seeded and minced* 1 (7-ounce) container purchased basil pesto sauce 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro leaves 1 tablespoon minced fresh mint leaves 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice 1 pound farfalle (bow tie) pasta, cooked and drained fresh mint or cilantro sprigs and red chiles for garnish, optional

Recipe Info Category: Pork & Veal Rating: 2 Contributor: Kaila Bryant

Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Lightly salt pork strips, if desired, and add to skillet with chiles; cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes or until pork is lightly browned. Remove from heat.

In small bowl, combine pesto sauce cilantro, mint and lime juice; pour over pork mixture in skillet; toss lightly to coat.

Place cooked pasta on serving platter. Top with pork mixture and garnish with mint and chiles, if desired.