ZUCCHINI PORK PENNE

Zucchini Pork Penne image

Provided by Francine Lizotte

Categories Pasta

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 21

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2 1/2 c uncooked penne pasta
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 c red onions, chopped
1/2 c red peppers, chopped
1 large clove garlic, pressed
1 lb lean ground pork
1/4 c dry red wine
1 can(s) (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes
1 can(s) (13.5 oz.) tomato sauce (substitute with marinara sauce)
1 tsp dried oregano leaves
1 tsp italian seasoning
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried basil leaves
1 tsp dried rosemary, chopped
1 tsp garlic salt, or more to taste (optional)
2 Tbsp brown sugar, such as demerara
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, or to taste
1/4 c monterey jack jalapeño cheese, grated
2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. In a large skillet over medium, heat oil. Add onion and sauté for 3 minutes. Add red pepper and cook for another 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add pork and cook until no longer pink. Add red wine and cook it down until liquid has almost evaporated. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, Italian seasoning, paprika, basil, rosemary, garlic salt and brown sugar; stir to combine. Reduce heat down to medium-low and cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until flavor blended.
3. Drain pasta and add to skillet. Add zucchini and sprinkle freshly ground black pepper and more garlic salt. Increase heat to medium, cover and cook until zucchini is tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Add cheese and stir until melted. Remove from heat and sprinkle fresh parsley over. Serve immediately.
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