Crock Pot Pork Ragu With Pasta & Veggies Recipe

ingredients

3 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 ribs celery, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 pounds boneless country style pork ribs
1 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 can (28 ounce size) crushed tomatoes
1 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound cooked bow tie pasta

directions

In a skillet, heat half of the oil. Add carrots, celery, onion and garlic, cook 5 minutes, stirring until vegetables are browned. Remove from skillet.

Add the remaining oil and pork, cook 5 minutes or until browned.

Transfer pork to a slow cooker. Top with vegetables. Blend broth and tomato paste, add to slow cooker. Stir in tomatoes and half the Italian seasoning and pepper. Cook for 5 1/2 hours on high or 7 hours on low.

Skim off fat. Remove ribs with a slotted spoon to platter, let cool. Stir remaining Italian seasoning, pepper and salt into broth in slow cooker. Shred pork and add to liquid. Serve over pasta.

nutrition data

471 calories, 17 grams fat, 55 grams carbohydrates, 24 grams protein per serving.

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