Soba Noodle And Pork Casserole

• 2 (8-oz.) pkg. soba noodles
• 1 pound thinly sliced pork loin (about 1/4-inch thick), cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips
• 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
• 1 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil, divided
• 2 1/2 cups thinly sliced red bell peppers (from 3 medium bell peppers)
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 garlic cloves)
• 2 teaspoons shichimi togarashi (Japanese spice blend)
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2/3 cup white miso
• 1/2 cup (4 oz.) unsalted butter
• 2 cups thinly sliced scallions (from 2 bunches)
• 1 cup roasted salted peanuts, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups panko (Japanese-style breadcrumbs)
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
• 1/4 cup wasabi peas, crushed
• lime wedges (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 425u0b0F. Cook soba noodles according to package directions; drain and place in a large bowl.
2. Sprinkle pork with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add pork to skillet, and cook, stirring often (to prevent sticking) until done, 5 to 7 minutes. Add pork to noodles; wipe skillet clean.
3. Heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil in skillet over medium-high; add bell peppers, and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in ginger, garlic, and togarashi; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add to noodle mixture.
4. Bring cream, miso, and butter to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; gently stir into noodle mixture.
5. Add scallions, peanuts, remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to noodle mixture; toss to coat. Pour mixture into a 5-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with panko, and bake in preheated oven until panko is golden, about 15 minutes. Top with cilantro and wasabi. If desired, serve with lime wedges.

noodles, pork loin, kosher salt, black pepper, sesame oil, red bell peppers, ginger, garlic, shichimi togarashi, heavy cream, white miso, butter, scallions, peanuts, breadcrumbs, fresh cilantro, wasabi peas, lime wedges

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/soba-noodle-pork-casserole (may not work)