It’s been a busy old week as it was my birthday on Tuesday and at the last minute I decided to have a party on Saturday so am busy planning for that. So last night faced with the remaining hunk of pork from Sunday’s roast I scratched my head as to what I could make to use it up. I’d already made my usual Simple Pork Fried Rice on Monday but as this was an extra large piece of pork (served 9) which I’d got for the reduced bargain price of £1.86 I had more leftover meat than usual. It was time to develop another quick and easy recipe so after a quick rummage around the fridge and cupboards I came up with this Quick Leftover Pork Pesto Pasta!
My daughter came down to lay the table and before she’d even asked what was for dinner she was making approving noises on seeing the pan as she loves all things pasta and I’m happy to say the meal went down very well with the family! So effortless, delicious and ready in 15 minutes I’ll be making this regularly from now on! You could pretty much adapt the ingredients to whatever you have to hand, if I’d had some peppers or spring onions then they could have gone in.
Do you have any quick and easy dishes you make to use up leftover pork? Do let me know in the comments!
- 350g Fusilli (or any pasta shapes)
- 2 tbsp Rapeseed oil
- 250g Leftover roast pork, diced (or however much you have)
- 2 Celery sticks, sliced
- 16 – 20 Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 x 190g Jar Red Pesto
- Parmesan shavings to garnish
- Cook the pasta according to their instructions.
- Meanwhile heat 1tbsp of oil in a wok (or similar) and fry the pork on a medium heat for a couple of minutes.
- Add another tbsp of oil plus the celery and tomatoes and continue cooking and stirring for about 8 minutes until everything cooked through.
- Drain the pasta and add to the wok along with the pesto and mix all the ingredients together thoroughly whilst still on the heat.
- Serve garnished with Parmesan shavings and a mixed salad.
As this dish is so thrifty I am entering it into:
Credit Crunch Munch which I run with Helen who is hosting this month.
Extra Veg which is run by Helen and Michelle, hosted this month by Elizabeth.
No Waste Food Challenge which is run by Elizabeth and currently hosted by
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Diana
20/04/2017 at 1:09 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
What is red pesto? Is it called something else in USA?
Camilla
20/04/2017 at 3:00 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Hi Diane, I’m assuming you have pesto in the USA, red pesto is usually made with sun dried tomatoes and not basil which is the green one. But there are so many different types of pesto available now!
Amy Fidler
02/03/2017 at 8:15 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Love leftover recipes and this looks like a great one x
Camilla
02/03/2017 at 12:00 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Amy, it is a fab quick recipe;-)
sofia s.
01/01/2016 at 10:56 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
You never go wrong with pasta, plus I love pesto!
Camilla
01/01/2016 at 10:58 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Exactly Sofia:-)
tracy sinclair
28/12/2015 at 6:22 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Never had pasta and pork together before but it sounds a delicious combination, think I’m going to have to try it now, thankyou x
Camilla
28/12/2015 at 7:30 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks! Me neither, but it worked really well:-)
Caroline J Robinson
27/12/2015 at 4:18 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
This sounds ideal for my pasta loving little one and seems so easy to make
Camilla
27/12/2015 at 6:48 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
It’s a regular hear now, may even try it with our leftover turkey:-)
cat1980uk
21/12/2015 at 3:52 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Hmm this will be perfect for day after boxing day as I am making Pulled Pork on Boxing Day and always left overs. Quick and easy meal sorted
Camilla
21/12/2015 at 11:23 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Great Cat, glad to help-)
Cooking Craze
21/12/2015 at 6:29 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Great!
It looks so tasty and delicious………..
Camilla
21/12/2015 at 11:24 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you:-)
mimamac
17/12/2015 at 4:59 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I’m going to try it with leftover chicken. Thank you.
Camilla
17/12/2015 at 5:24 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Excellent or even try it with your leftover Christmas turkey:-)
Nicole Neverman
09/12/2015 at 3:37 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
This pasta sounds really delicious. What a great idea for leftover roast pork.
Camilla
09/12/2015 at 8:56 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Nicole:-)
Rebekah Jones
06/12/2015 at 3:49 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
trying this tonight …. hubby just run out to get the ingredients we didnt have sounds scrummy 🙂
Camilla
06/12/2015 at 5:26 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Aaw, that’s dedication, enjoy:-)
Martina Evans
05/12/2015 at 7:59 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Great idea! At home we like to eat pork on Sunday. So this would be a great way to make another meal to eat during the week.
Camilla
06/12/2015 at 11:14 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Martina, we loved it;-)
Deborah Mackenzie
04/12/2015 at 9:16 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
this looks delightful; and can swop pork for chicken
Camilla
06/12/2015 at 11:27 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Yes, that’s what I also do with my Pork Fried Rice, swapping for chicken too:-)
Heather Haigh
04/12/2015 at 7:10 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Pork with pasta – great idea.
kate @veggie desserts
04/12/2015 at 1:48 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Great way to use up those bargain foods. And good luck for your impromptu party tomorrow!
Camilla
06/12/2015 at 11:33 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Kate – party went so well with so many people coming at short notice, I was very lucky:-)
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy
04/12/2015 at 11:39 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
This looks delicious Camilla. I think when you have a jar of pesto in the fridge, you always have a quick meal on hand.
Camilla
06/12/2015 at 11:29 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Dannii:-)
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry
04/12/2015 at 11:22 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Two of my favourite things in one pasta dish. Looks rather lush.
Camilla
06/12/2015 at 11:31 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Bintu, will be a regular on the menu here now:-)
Sisley White
03/12/2015 at 9:21 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
What a brilliant way to use up leftovers. Love this and almost fancy having roast pork just so I have left overs to make this!
Camilla
03/12/2015 at 10:11 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
LOL thanks Sisley:-)
Jo of Jo's Kitchen
03/12/2015 at 8:09 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
What a lovely looking pasta dish. Ideal for a midweek meal. When can I come round?
Camilla
03/12/2015 at 9:20 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Jo, you can come round any time:-)