Hearty Spaghetti with Pork
Courtesy of National Pork Board 6 Servings • 20 Min. Prep Time • 80 Min. Cook Time| Ingredients |
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| 3 slices bacon |
| 3/4 lb. ground pork |
| 3/4 lb. fresh pork sausage, bulk |
| 1 large onion, coarsely chopped |
| 1 green bell pepper, seed and chopped |
| 2 cloves garlic, minced |
| 1 c. dry red wine |
| 3 (14 1/2 oz.) cans Italian-style tomatoes, crushed |
| 1 (6 oz.) tomato paste |
| 2 tsp. dried oregano leaves, crushed |
| 1 tsp. brown sugar |
| 1/2 tsp. dried basil, crushed |
| 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed |
| 2 bay leaves |
| 12 oz. spaghetti, cooked and drained |
Directions:
1. In a large skillet cook bacon until crisp. Drain bacon, reserving drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon and set aside.
2. In reserved drippings cook pork, sausage, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium-high heat until meat is browned and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Drain well.
3. Add wine; bring to boiling; lower heat and simmer for 10 min. or until liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in the bacon, undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, brown sugar, basil, thyme and bay leaves. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hr. or until desired consistency. Remove bay leaves. Serve with hot cooked spaghetti.
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Nutrition:
Calories: 540; Total Fat: 27g; Saturated Fat: 10g; Cholesterol: 85mg; Total Carbs: 39g; Protein: 29g; Sodium: 1150mg;