This ground pork pasta is a quick and satisfying dinner option that's perfect for busy weeknights. It has savory ground pork, fragrant garlic, cooked down with Chinese leeks and tamari soy sauce.
This recipe is simple, easy to make, and absolutely delicious with a bit of Asian twist. Chinese leeks add mild yet aromatic flavor that enhances the overall dish. The pork is rich in umami, seasoned with tamari soy sauce. I love pairing this pasta with simple salads or soup to make it into a full meal!
Ground pork pasta can be made in just around 20 minutes - all it takes is to cook the aromatics (garlic), add the pork and leek with seasonings, and combine with cooked pasta.
Don’t forget to add a sprinkle of black pepper and fresh lime slices for a refreshing finish!
Ingredients for this recipe
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Ground pork - Unsalted type (not sausage ground pork)
- Salt
- Chinese leek
- Tamari soy sauce
- Gluten-free pasta - I use Rummo gluten free spaghetti
Toppings
- Ground black pepper
- Lime slices
How to make ground pork pasta
Step 1. Heat up 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pan. Cook the garlic until fragrant.
Step 2. Add the ground pork and salt. Cook fully.
Step 3. Add the leek and tamari soy sauce. Cook until the leek softens slightly.
Step 4. Cook the pasta according to the package, in salted water. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water and drain well using a strainer.
Step 5. Add the cooked pasta to the pork mix. Add the ½ cup pasta water and 1 tablespoon olive oil, toss gently with tongs.
Step 6. Serve on plates. Top with ground pepper and lime slices.
FAQ
Just use water! Make sure it’s heated well in the pan before you add cooked pasta.
One thing about gluten-free spaghetti is that it tends to get mushy when it’s even slightly overcooked. Once drained with a strainer, I recommend rinsing under cold water briefly to stop cooking further, and drizzle a little bit of olive oil to prevent sticking. Rinsing also helps to remove excess starch on the surface.
Chinese leeks are available at Asian grocery stores, and they are thinner and milder than regular leeks found in Western grocery stores. If you are substituting with Western leeks, cook for a slightly longer time.
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Recipe
Ground Pork Pasta
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil used in two parts
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 10 ounces ground pork not sausage ground pork
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup thinly sliced Chinese leek
- 1 tablespoon tamari soy sauce
- 6 ounces gluten-free pasta I use Rummo spaghetti
Toppings
- Ground black pepper
- Fresh lime slices
Instructions
- Heat up 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pan. Cook the garlic until fragrant.
- Add the ground pork and salt. Cook fully.
- Add the leek and tamari soy sauce. Cook until the leek softens.
- Cook the pasta according to the package, in salted water. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water and drain well using a strainer.
- Add the cooked pasta to the pork mix. Add the ½ cup pasta water and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Toss gently with tongs.
- Serve on plates. Top with ground pepper and fresh lime slices.
Notes
Nutrition
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