Spiced pork with fragrant chilli pasta

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 220°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Combine the fresh and ground coriander with 1 teaspoon salt on a plate. Rub the coriander mixture into the pork fillets, then place on the baking tray and roast for 18 minutes or until firm to the touch and beginning to brown. Cover loosely with foil and set aside to rest for 5 minutes.

Step 2

While the pork is roasting, cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water according to packet instructions. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup (60ml) of the cooking liquid.

Step 3

Heat the oil in a large heavy-based pan over medium-low heat. Add the garlic, ginger, saffron and chilli and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add the lentils, pasta and reserved cooking liquid and cook over medium heat for 1 minute or until the lentils are heated through. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Slice the pork on an angle and serve with the pasta, topped with coriander leaves.