ZENB Rotini with Savory Slow Cooker Pork Ragu

This Savory Slow Cooker Pork Ragu is a delicious way to make a large meal for your family and uses jarred tomato sauce to make preparation simple. This recipe provides a good source of protein and fiber and is great way to use your ZENB Rotini Pasta for a delicious meal.

• 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder roast, trimmed, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
• 4 cups no added sugar jarred tomato sauce
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon ground fennel seed
• 1/2 teaspoon each kosher salt & ground black pepper
• 24 ounces ZENB Rotini Pasta made from 100% Yellow Peas, uncooked
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

INSTRUCTIONS

1.

Combine pork, sauce, onions, carrots, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, fennel, salt & pepper in 4-quart slow cooker insert. Cook on HIGH for 6 hours, or until pork is fork tender.

2.

Remove meat from slow cooker; shred coarsely with two forks. Return to slow cooker; stir to evenly coat meat with sauce.

3.

Meanwhile, cook ZENB Pasta as directed on package. Toss hot cooked pasta with sauce and parsley before serving.