SPICY PORK AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAGU RECIPE | TASTE OF HOME

Spicy Pork and Butternut Squash Ragu Recipe | Taste of Home image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

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
1-1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
2 pounds boneless country-style pork ribs
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Hot cooked pasta
Shaved Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

Combine first five ingredients in bottom of 6- or 7-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle ribs with salt, garlic powder and pepper; place in slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until pork is tender, 5-6 hours., Remove cover; stir to break pork into smaller pieces. Serve with pasta. If desired, top with Parmesan cheese., Freeze option: Freeze cooled sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.