Carnitas and Corn Rigatoni
Carnitas and Corn Rigatoni
45 minutes total
- Chicken
- Classic Blue Box
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Gatherings
- Protein
- Short
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Ingredients
Serves 8
| 1 | Blue Box Barilla® Rigatoni |
| 2 | Lb. Shredded Pulled Pork |
| 3 | Ears Fresh Corn On Cob |
| 2 | Tablespoons Canola Oil |
| 1 | Cup Roasted Garlic Tomato Sauce |
| 2 | Cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth |
| 8 | Dried Poblano Chilies |
| 2 | Cups Water |
| 1½ | Teaspoons Oregano |
| ½ | Cup Green Chilies, Diced |
| 1 | Teaspoon Cumin |
| ½ | Teaspoon Coriander |
| 2 | Cloves Garlic |
| ¼ | Cup Radish, Thinly Sliced |
| 8 | Lime Wedges |
| ½ | Cup Queso Fresco, Crumbled |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil; cook the pasta according to the directions, drain.
Step 2
Pull pork into approximately ½ oz. pieces.
Step 3
Place pork on baking pan and put in a 450°F oven for approximately 15 minutes to heat through and crisp the outside.
Step 4
Rub corn on cob with canola oil and season with salt and pepper if desired; cook corn on the grill turning so not to burn −approximately 10 minutes Cool corn and slice kernels off.
Step 5
In small sauce pan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil; cut dried chills in half, remove stem and seeds, chop dried chilies and soak in hot water for 10 minutes; drain water from the chilies.
Step 6
In a blender add tomato sauce, chicken broth, soaked chilies, oregano, diced green chilies, cumin, coriander, garlic cloves and blend on high for 3 minutes or until sauce is smooth; season to taste with salt and pepper.
Step 7
In a small pan, add roasted corn to sauce mixture and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.
Step 8
In large bowl, toss pasta with tomato green chili sauce and portion evenly in bowls.
Step 9
Top with warm pork, sliced radish, queso fresco and a lime wedge.
Rigatoni
Rigatoni, inspired by “riga” (ridges), is one of Italy’s most beloved shapes. Born in Rome, this classic pasta was the muse for the famous Italian director, Federico Fellini, who created television commercials in Italy for Barilla in 1985.
Barilla® Rigatoni is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.
- Shape Rigatoni
- Cook time 12–13 mins
- Pack size 16 oz.
- Range Classic Blue Box