easy pork ragu and pasta

Name: Easy Pork Ragu and Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: salt and pepper, to taste; 2 pound(s) pork shoulder roast, cut into large pieces; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 6 clove(s) garlic, peeled; 2 can(s) stewed tomatoes; 2 tablespoon(s) tomato paste; 2 fresno peppers, halved and seeded (any pepper with mild heat or crushed red pepper); 2 tablespoon(s) dark soy sauce; 2 teaspoon(s) Italian seasoning, or more to taste; 1 teaspoon(s) dried thyme; 1 tablespoon(s) sugar; 16 ounce(s) penne pasta

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Michael Hall

Goodland, IN

Updated on May 28, 2024

Tons of flavor, this is a hearty dish that can be on your table any time. Serve over your favorite pasta, rice, or polenta. Add a salad and some toasty garlic bread and you have a meal fit for a king!

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 1 Hr 15 Min

method Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

salt and pepper, to taste
2 pounds pork shoulder roast, cut into large pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 cloves garlic, peeled
2 cans stewed tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 fresno peppers, halved and seeded (any pepper with mild heat or crushed red pepper)
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, or more to taste
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon sugar
16 ounces penne pasta

How To Make easy pork ragu and pasta

Step 1

Set your Instant Pot to saute. Salt and pepper your pork liberally. Add the olive oil, pork and garlic to the Instant Pot. Cook pork until browned on all sides.

Step 2

Add all remaining ingredients except pasta to the pot and secure the lid. Set to high pressure and cook for 75 minutes.
Step 3

When the ragu is about 15 minutes from done, cook the pasta according to the package directions.
Step 4

When the ragu is done, release the pressure manually and remove the lid. Using two forks, shred the pork in the sauce. If the mixture seems too runny, put the Instant Pot on saute and let simmer until desired consistency. Taste for spice adjustment.
Step 5

Serve the easy pork ragu over the top of the pasta and and add the Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Step 6

Enjoy with a side salad and/or garlic toast. Enjoy!
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