Penne with Rich Pork and Tomato Ragu

By ShannonB

One of my all-time favorite Slimming World recipes. Delicious alternative to a standard Spaghetti Bolognese and also very child-friendly.

Ingredients

• 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 500 g extra lean pork, minced
• 7 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved (198 g)
• 400 g can chopped tomatoes
• 1 tabelspoon concentrated chicken stock
• 8 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
• 400 g dried penne

Preparation

Step 1

Place a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and chili and stir fry 2-3 minutes. Add pork and cinnamon and stir fry an additional 3-4 minutes.

Add tomatoes, stock and chopped basil and bring to the boil. Season well, cover tightly and cook over low heat for 20-25 minutes.

While sauce is cooking, cook the pasta. Drain and return to the saucepan. Pour over the meat sauce. Toss to mix well. Serve with cottage cheese (yum!).