Savory Pork Tenderloin and Vegetable Medley with Zesty Dijon Ranch Sauce

Ingredients

- Main Components:
- 1 lb pork tenderloin
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- Sauce:
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 packet ranch dip mix
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese

- Garnish:
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

- Additional:
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Prepare the Pork Tenderloin:
- Trim any excess fat from the pork tenderloin and slice it into 1/2-inch medallions. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Cook the Pasta:
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente, approximately PT10M (10 minutes).
- Drain and set aside.

3. Saute Vegetables:
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the broccoli florets, red bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion. Saute for PT5M (5 minutes) until tender-crisp.
- Add the minced garlic and stir for an additional PT1M (1 minute) until fragrant.
- Remove vegetables from the skillet and set aside.

4. Saute Pork:
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add the pork medallions in a single layer and cook for PT4M (4 minutes) on each side until cooked through and lightly browned.

5. Prepare the Sauce:
- In a blender, combine Dijon mustard, ranch dip mix, and cottage cheese. Blend until smooth and creamy.

6. Combine and Serve:
- Return the sauteed vegetables to the skillet with the cooked pork.
- Pour the Dijon ranch sauce over the pork and vegetables and stir to combine.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until well combined and heated through, about PT2M (2 minutes).
- Garnish with mozzarella cheese and fresh parsley.
- Serve hot and enjoy.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Total Preparation Time: PT15M
- Total Cooking Time: PT22M

Total Time

- PT37M
- 37 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Pork Tenderloin Recipe
- Sauteed Vegetables
- Dijon Mustard Sauce
- Ranch Dip Recipe
- Zucchini Pasta
- BBQ Dinner
- Savory Dinner
- Mozzarella Pasta
- Fresh Parsley Dish
- Cottage Cheese Sauce

Recipe Yield

- Serves 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 1,800

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