Ground Pork Pasta

Name: Ground Pork Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta; 1 pound ground pork; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 5 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Ready in just 30 minutes, this flavorful ground pork pasta is a versatile dish that you can easily customize with your favorite pasta and seasonal vegetables.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 pound ground pork
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook pork and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
Drain pasta; add to skillet. Stir in zucchini. Cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender.

Nutrition Facts

1.330 cups: 317 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 408mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein.

Some people call it dinner hour, but many of us call it rush hour. Slow down the pace with this so-simple mouthwatering ground pork meal. The only thing you'll have left over is time to share with your family at the table. —Brigitte Schaller, Flemington, Missouri

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