COUNTRY RIBS AND ORZO

Country Ribs and Orzo image

Provided by Catherine Cappiello Pappas

Categories Pork

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 26

for the sauce:
29 oz. can crushed tomatoes
2 zucchini - sliced
½ onion - sliced
19 oz. can cannellini beans - rinsed and drained
4 garlic cloves - chopped
¾ cup water plus tsp. vegeta seasoning
½ cup fresh basil - chopped
juice of ½ lemon
¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
½ tsp. dried oregano
¼ tsp. salt
pinch of sugar
¼ tsp. cinnamon
3 tbs. olive oil
grated romano or parmesan cheese
1 lb. of orzo
for the country style pork ribs:
3 lbs. of county style pork ribs
for the rub:
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. garlic powder
½ tsp. brown sugar
½ tsp. paprika
½ tsp. dried oregano
2 tbs. olive oil

Steps:

1. For the Country Style Pork Ribs: Preheat Oven 300 degrees. Adjust the seasonings to taste and the amount of pork ribs being prepared. Combine all of the ingredients for the rub in a small bowl. Rub the meat with the mixture and place in a baking dish. Bake: 1¼ to 1½ hours Prepare the Orzo as directed; close to the time when the ribs will be ready. When the orzo is plated combine the lemon juice with the chopped basil and a tablespoon of olive oil and pour over the orzo when plated. Top with the tomato sauce, a little extra olive oil, dash of oregano, red pepper flakes and grated cheese. Finish the dish by topping with the ribs and a drizzle of olive oil and serve.