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.

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