APPLE PORK RAGU WITH PAPPARDELLE

Apple Pork Ragu with Pappardelle image

Provided by Diane Murowany @murowany

Categories Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 14

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1 teaspoon(s) olive oil
3/4 pound(s) ground pork
2 slice(s) bacon, chopped
1/2 cup(s) diced onion
3 clove(s) garlic
2 medium apples, peeled and cut into 1/4 slices
1/2 cup(s) dry white wine
1 can(s) 15oz. whole tomatoes, chopped
1 cup(s) chicken broth
1 pound(s) dried pappardelle or fettuccine
2 tablespoon(s) capers
2 tablespoon(s) basil, thinly chopped
dash(es) salt to taste
dash(es) pepper to taste

Steps:

Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium high heat. Add pork and cook until it browns, 5 to 7 mins., breaking into smaller pieces.
In a large saucepan, lightly brown bacon. Add onion and garlic. Cook until onion is translucent, about 2 mins. Add apples and wine and simmer 4 mins. or until wine is almost evaporated.
Add tomatoes, broth and pork. bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer, partially covered, until sauce thickens, 15 to 20 mins.
meanwhile, prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain.
Add capers and basil to sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Serve over pasta.