apple pork ragu with pappardelle

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22 Pinches
Vineland, NJ
Updated on Jan 26, 2012

Found this recipe in People Magazine and made it tonight. Delic!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 3/4 pound ground pork
  • 2 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 medium apples, peeled and cut into 1/4 slices
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 can 15oz. whole tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 pound dried pappardelle or fettuccine
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 2 tablespoons basil, thinly chopped
  • dash salt to taste
  • dash pepper to taste

How To Make apple pork ragu with pappardelle

  • Step 1
    Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium high heat. Add pork and cook until it browns, 5 to 7 mins., breaking into smaller pieces.
  • Step 2
    In a large saucepan, lightly brown bacon. Add onion and garlic. Cook until onion is translucent, about 2 mins. Add apples and wine and simmer 4 mins. or until wine is almost evaporated.
  • Step 3
    Add tomatoes, broth and pork. bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer, partially covered, until sauce thickens, 15 to 20 mins.
  • Step 4
    meanwhile, prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain.
  • Step 5
    Add capers and basil to sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Serve over pasta.

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