Grilled Asian Pork and Pasta with Crunchy Noodles

 

1 1/2

cups uncooked gemelli (twist) pasta (5 1/2 ounces)

1 1/2

cups snap pea pods

1

cup shredded carrots

1

tablespoon sugar

2

tablespoons vegetable oil

1

tablespoon soy sauce

1

package (3 ounces) Oriental-flavor ramen noodle soup mix

1

package (about 1 pound) teriyaki-flavored pork tenderloin

Bibb or butterhead lettuce leaves

1

tablespoon sesame seed, toasted

• 1 Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, adding pea pods during last minute of cooking. Rinse with cold water; drain. Mix pasta, pea pods and carrots in large bowl.
• 2 Mix sugar, oil, soy sauce and seasoning packet from soup mix in small bowl with wire whisk (sugar and seasonings will dissolve during refrigeration). Pour dressing over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors.
• 3 Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Cover and grill pork 5 to 6 inches from medium heat 15 to 20 minutes or until pork is slightly pink in center. Cut pork into thin slices.
• 4 Break ramen noodles into pieces. Add to pasta mixture; toss. Line serving platter or 4 plates with lettuce leaves. Spoon pasta mixture into center of serving platter or divide among 4 plates. Arrange pork slices on top; sprinkle with sesame seed.