Pork Tenderloin and Mushroom Cream over Tagliatelle

If you're counting calories, stop reading this ASAP.  If you're not, make this ASAP.  This is a company worthy type meal that is decadent, creamy and really easy to make!  I whipped this up for some friends of ours that popped by for dinner.  To say the least, it was inhaled. 
If you don't do mushrooms, leave them out.  Green peas tossed in at the very end would be nice.  If you don't have Tagliatelle, use any other pasta but I will say, the texture of the Tagliatelle is awesome.  I also recommend not substituting any other cream as it will curdle.  This isn't something you make all the time and heavy cream in moderation, won't kill you.  Everyday and it might.  Oh, and serve this with the wine you use in the sauce....mmmmm gooooood.
p.s. Sorry for the bad photo....I had a table full of hungry people that I had to serve before things got rowdy.

 



Pork Tenderloin and Mushroom Cream over Tagliatelle

Serves 6

2 tsp Olive Oil
2 Pork Tenderloins, cut in slices and pounded out to a 1/4 inch thickness
2 shallots, diced or 1/2 sweet onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 1/2 tsp of fresh thyme
1/2 cup white wine
2 cups whipping cream 35%
2 tbsp Dijon
Salt & Pepper
Parsley (optional)
12 Tagliatelle nests, or 1 1/2 lbs linguine, cooked

Heat a large pan over medium high heat.  Season the pork with a little salt and pepper.  Add 2 tsp of oil to the pan and cook pork on each side for about 1 1/2 minutes each in batches so you don't over crowd the pan, adding a little more oil if necessary.  Set the cooked pork aside and keep warm.
Add the shallots and garlic, cooking for 1 minute.  Add the mushrooms and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes.  Deglaze with the white wine.  Pour in the cream and bring to a simmer for about 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened and reduced*.  Add the Dijon and season with salt and lot's of fresh black pepper to your taste.  Add the pork to the sauce to coat.  Pour over the pasta and toss gently.  Sprinkle with parsley if using.
*If you find you need a little more sauce, add a little pasta water at the end when tossing to coat.  Start with a few tablespoon if necessary.