Pork Tenderloin & Broccoli in Spicy Cheddar Garlic Cream Sauce

Hello there! 

Here is one of those meals created by the seat of my pants. There are nights when my hubby comes home and asks,"whats for dinner"? Most nights I have not come up with a name for my latest concoction, so it is merely a list of ingredients and yes, eyebrows are occasionally raised. 

Here is what was in last nights yummy creation: 

2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp of butter

Pork tenderloin

1 medium onion

3 cloves of garlic

1 tsp of chipotle spice

1/4 tsp cumin

1 tsp ground black pepper

1 tsp garlic powder

3 cups of chopped broccoli

1/2 cup of half and half cream

1/2 cup vegetable organic vegetable broth

1 cup shredded medium cheddar cheese, + extra to put on top of serving.

1 package of whole grain spiral pasta~ prepared according to pkg. 

Slice tenderloin into bite size pieces

Brown meat, chopped garlic cloves and onion in  olive oil.

Add remaining spices & broth, simmer for about 5 minutes

Add broccoli and cream, simmer covered until broccoli is bright green. 

Add cheddar cheese stirring well. If sauce is not desired thickness, add small amount of sifted flour stirring continuously until sauce is creamy, allow to simmer another 5 minutes. 

Serve on pasta with addtional grated medium cheddar cheese.

Enjoy!