Pork Ragu Over Penne
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Pork Ragu Over Penne a try. This recipe makes 4 servings with 972 calories, 74g of protein, and 26g of fat each. This recipe covers 53% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have celery, pork butt shoulder roast, parmesan, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the canolan oil you could follow this main course with the Cherry-Apricot Turnovers as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 8 hours and 20 minutes.
Instructions
Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the pork with salt and pepper and brown it on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. While the pork is browning, add the celery, carrots, and onion to the bowl of a slow cooker.
Put the pork on top of the vegetables and add the tomatoes and garlic.
Place into the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
Remove the pork to a cutting board or sheet pan.
Pour the vegetables and liquid from the slow cooker bowl into a saute pan over medium heat, and mash with a fork.
Add the tomato paste to the pan sauce and stir to incorporate. Shred the pork, add it to the vegetables, and let this simmer, uncovered, while you cook the pasta (save 2 cups of the ragu for the Round 2 Recipe Lasagna
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add the penne, stir, and cover the pot. When it returns to a boil, remove the cover and stir it again. Cook until the pasta is al dente, about 8 minutes. (Save 1 cup of pasta for the Online Round 2 Recipe Savory Noodle Pie.)
Put the pasta into a serving platter, and pour the ragu over top.
Serve immediately, garnished with basil leaves and Parmesan.