PRESSURE-COOKER SPICY PORK AND SQUASH RAGU

Pressure-Cooker Spicy Pork and Squash Ragu image

This recipe is a marvelously spicy combo perfect for cooler fall weather-so satisfying after a day spent outdoors. -Monica Osterhaus, Paducah, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 package (12 ounces) frozen cooked winter squash, thawed
1 large sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
2 pounds boneless country-style pork ribs
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked pasta
Shaved Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

Combine the first 6 ingredients in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Sprinkle ribs with salt, garlic powder and pepper; place in pressure cooker. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 15 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure., Remove cover; stir to break pork into smaller pieces. Serve with pasta. If desired, top with Parmesan cheese., Freeze option: Freeze cooled ragu in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 469mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges