# Pasta with Pork in Tomato and Cream Sauce

Recipe by [Tomás Herrera](https://fridge.menu/en/u/tomasherrera)

A comforting pasta of seared pork tenderloin and crispy bacon in a rich tomato and cream sauce with spinach and fresh oregano.

Servings: 4 · Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min · Pasta

Contains: gluten, milk

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## Ingredients

- 70 g [Bacon](https://fridge.menu/en/i/bacon)
- 500 g [Pork tenderloin](https://fridge.menu/en/i/pork-tenderloin)
- 1 tbsp [Plain flour](https://fridge.menu/en/i/flour)
- 1 pcs [Onion](https://fridge.menu/en/i/onion) — finely chopped
- 2 clove [Garlic](https://fridge.menu/en/i/garlic) — finely chopped
- 400 g [Canned chopped tomatoes](https://fridge.menu/en/i/canned-chopped-tomatoes)
- 1 tbsp [Tomato paste](https://fridge.menu/en/i/tomato-paste)
- 150 ml [Double cream](https://fridge.menu/en/i/whipping-cream)
- 1 tsp [Dried oregano](https://fridge.menu/en/i/oregano)
- 1 tsp [Dried thyme](https://fridge.menu/en/i/dried-thyme)
- 400 g [Pasta](https://fridge.menu/en/i/pasta)
- 80 g [Spinach](https://fridge.menu/en/i/spinach)
- 3 tbsp [Olive oil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/olive-oil)
- [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt)
- [Black pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — freshly ground
- 75 g [Parmesan](https://fridge.menu/en/i/parmesan) — freshly grated
- 2 pcs [Oregano](https://fridge.menu/en/i/oregano) — fresh sprigs

## Steps

1. Trim the sinew from the tenderloin and slice it. Mix the flour, salt and pepper on a plate, then coat the meat in the mixture. (5 min)
2. Heat the oil in a pan and fry the bacon until crisp. Set the bacon aside on paper towel, then fry the meat on both sides until golden. Set the meat aside with the bacon. (8 min)
3. Wipe the pan dry, lower the heat to medium and add a little oil. Fry the onion and garlic until soft. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, cream, oregano and thyme. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. (5 min)
4. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in salted water until a few minutes short of fully done. (10 min)
5. Return the meat to the sauce and let it simmer until tender. If needed, add a little pasta water, then stir in the freshly cooked pasta. Mix well with the spinach and season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve in deep bowls with freshly grated Parmesan and a little fresh oregano.

Published 2026-10-09

https://fridge.menu/en/r/pasta-with-pork-in-tomato-cream-sauce-3ue2hwjy

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