Publix Kitchen: Caesar-Style Tortellini with Pork

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Watch for the Publix Kitchen segments on Thursdays during River City Live as they make these tasty recipes.

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Aprons Advice:
•    Complete your meal with a frozen vegetable blend , crusty baguette, and iced tea.
•    This recipe would also be great made with chicken or shrimp.

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COOKING SEQUENCE
•    Prepare berry tart (10 minutes)
•    Prepare pork recipe; serve (35 minutes)

CAESAR-STYLE TORTELLINI WITH PORK
Ingredients

1 large tomato, coarsely chopped
1 (10-oz) Caesar salad kit
1 pork tenderloin (about 1 lb)
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt , divided
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 cups frozen cheese tortellini
1/4 cup+ 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup whipped cream cheese (or sour cream)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/3 cup sliced black olives, drained

Prep
•    Bring water to boil for pasta. Preheat grill (or grill pan).
•    Chop tomato and salad blend into bite-size pieces.
•    Cut pork into 4 equal pieces.

Steps
1.    Bring water to boil for pasta. Preheat grill (or grill pan). Chop tomato and salad greens into bite-size pieces. Cut pork into 4 equal pieces, then season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and oil.
2.    Place pork in grill pan (or on grill); grill 3-4 minutes on each side and until 145°F. Remove pork from heat; let
stand 5-10 minutes before slicing. Cook tortellini following package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water when draining.
3.    Combine in salad bowl: 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, mustard, Caesar dressing (from kit), reserved pasta water, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; whisk until smooth. Drain olives.
4.    Add tortellini, olives, tomatoes, croutons (from kit), and salad greens; toss with dressing. Slice pork; layer over top of salad and sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese; serve.

FRESH BERRY TART
Ingredients

2 tablespoons honey
1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt (10-12 oz)
1 prepared shortbread piecrust
3 cups fresh mixed berries (raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, and/or strawberries)
1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Steps
1.    Stir honey into yogurt until blended; spread 1/2 cup yogurt over piecrust. Place one-half of the berries in single layer over yogurt; repeat both layers.
2.    Sprinkle with sugar. Chill until ready to serve. (Makes 8 servings.)

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
CALORIES (per 1 serving each recipe) 510kcal; FAT 22.00g; SAT FAT 6.00g; TRANS FAT 2.00g; CHOL 60mg; SODIUM 880mg; CARB 55g; FIBER 3.00g; SUGARS 19g; PROTEIN 27g; CALC 14%; VITA 27%; VIT C 35%; IRON 21%

Caesar-Style Tortellini with Pork
CALORIES (per 1/6 recipe) 350kcal; FAT 17.00g; SAT FAT 5.00g; TRANS FAT 0.00g; CHOL 60mg; SODIUM 760mg; CARB 28g; FIBER 1.00g; SUGARS 3g; PROTEIN 23g; CALC 10%; VITA 25%; VIT C 20%; IRON 15%

Fresh Berry Tart
CALORIES (per 1/8 recipe) 160kcal; FAT 5.00g; SAT FAT 1.00g; TRANS FAT 2.00g; CHOL 0mg; SODIUM 120mg; CARB 27g; FIBER 2.00g; SUGARS 16g; PROTEIN 4g; CALC 4%; VITA 2%; VIT C 15%; IRON 6%