PASTA a la Jackson Pollock

Here begins an obsession…I have discovered a delicious and easy way to make pasta a la Jackson Pollock. I think my favorite thing about this recipe that I have utilized dozens of times in my own pasta variations is the tomato paste technique. Simply throwing a whole can of tomato paste in and then filling it with water and throwing that in too, so simple so easy..and a very tasty technique for creating a think and rich sauce. I don’t think this looks anything like what it is supposed to perhaps…but that’s not the point now is it?

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 onion, finely chopped

  • 1 pound pork tenderloin or pork chops, finely cut by hand

  • 1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced

  • 6-ounce can tomato paste

  • 1 can water

  • 1 bay leaf

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • 1 pound spaghetti

  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated, for serving

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a heavy-bottom skillet, heat the oil and brown the onion. Add meat, mushrooms, tomato paste, water, and seasonings; cover and simmer 30 minutes or until pork is tender.

  2. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in salted boiling water 8-10 minutes; drain.

  3. Toss spaghetti with sauce, and serve with cheese.

Natasha Kozaily