Ingredients

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• 16 ounces cavatelli or orecchiette pasta
• 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 cup chopped shishito peppers
• 3 cups shredded braised pork (see Associated Recipes)
• ½ cup torn fresh basil leaves
• 7 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoon sherry vinegar
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

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• Step 1

  Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water, then drain.

• Step 2

  Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add tomatoes, garlic and black garlic. Cook, stirring, until the tomatoes start to soften, 2 to 4 minutes. Add peppers; cook, stirring, until tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in the pasta, pork and 1/2 cup cooking water. Cook, stirring gently, until coated, about 2 minutes, adding more cooking water as needed.

• Step 3

  Remove from heat and stir in basil, mayonnaise, vinegar and salt. Toss to evenly coat.

Associated Recipes

Red Wine-Braised Pork