Fresh Pasta with Onion and Pork

Recipe courtesy of the National Onion Association.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 1/4 pounds pork loin sirloin chops or pork shoulder blade steaks
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons oregano
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion (10 ounces), cut into narrow wedges
1 (14.5-ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes
1 (9-ounce) package fresh linguine pasta
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh or dried minced herbs

Cooking Directions:

1. Trim off fat from the chops or blade steaks. Trim the meat from bones, and cut into small cubes. Dust pork with cumin and oregano.
2. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and pork and sauté until cooked through, about 8 minutes. Add tomatoes and heat.
3. Cook linguine according to package directions. Serve with pork-onion sauce ladled on top. Sprinkle with cheese and herbs.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of the National Onion Association.