PEASANT PASTA STEW

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Provided by Krista Roussy

Categories Pasta

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

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1 1/2 c beef broth
2 celery ribs chopped
2 large carrots chopped
1 medium onion chopped
1 can(s) 46oz v8 juice
1 can(s) diced tomatoes undrained
2 can(s) 6oz each tomato paste (i use one)
1TB oregano, dried
pepper
garlic powder (to your taste)
3/4-1lb ground pork
1 can(s) kidney beans, rinsed & drained
1 c med shell pasta or other small pasta cooked and drained
parmesan cheese

Steps:

1. In skillet, brown pork till no longer pink, drain and set aside.
2. In dutch oven/large pot combine the broth, celery, carrots and onion. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 min or so till veggies are crisp-tender. Stir in V8 juice, tomatoes, tomato paste, pork and spices. Simmer for approx 1 1/2 hours, add the beans during the last half hour of cooking.
3. Stir in the pasta just before serving and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Serves approx 8.