- 1 chilli
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 lemon
- 250g pork stir-fry strips
- 200g spaghetti
- 200ml crème fraîche
- 50g rocket
- Large pan with a lid
- Baking tray (optional)
- Large frying pan or wok
- 1.
Fill your kettle and boil it. Put a large pan on a high heat, pour in the water from the kettle (top it up with a little extra water if it’s not quite enough to fill the pan) and add a pinch of salt Pop on a lid – or use a baking tray if you don’t have a lid – and bring to the boil.
- 2.
While the water is coming to a boil, halve the chilli and scoop out the seeds and white pith. Finely chop it. Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves. Finely grate the zest from the lemon.
- 3.
Put a large frying pan or wok on a high heat for 2 mins. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and the pork stir-fry strips. Fry, stirring often, for 4-5 mins till browned all over.
- 4.
While the pork cooks, check the water. It should be boiling by now, so add the spaghetti and simmer for 8 mins till the spaghetti is tender but still with a little bite.
- 5.
Add the chilli, garlic and lemon zest to the pork. Squeeze in the juice from half the lemon. Cook and stir for 2 mins till the pan smells fragrant. Turn the heat down to low and add the crème fraîche. Gently warm through for 2-3 mins. Take the pan off the heat. Taste and add a pinch of salt or pepper if you think it needs it.
- 6.
Drain the spaghetti then add it to the creamy pork sauce. Toss to mix. Divide the pork and spaghetti between 2 warm plates. Top each serving with a handful of rocket and serve.