Pork Tenderloin with Tomato Basil Pasta

Ingredients

• 12 oz pork tenderloin
• 6 oz penne pasta
• 1 cup crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh basil
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated(optional)
• to taste salt and pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook penne in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and reserve 1/4 cup pasta water.

2. 2

   Season pork with salt and pepper; sear in olive oil over medium-high heat, 5-6 minutes per side, until cooked through. Rest 5 minutes, then slice.

3. 3

   In the same pan, cook garlic 30 seconds, add crushed tomatoes, and simmer 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Toss pasta with sauce and a splash of pasta water; stir in torn basil.

5. 5

   Serve pasta topped with sliced pork and parmesan.