Italian Pork Skillet

By shelliec

Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups equals 497 calories, 21 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 141 mg cholesterol, 614 mg sodium, 43 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 31 g protein.

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups frozen home-style egg noodles
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 jar (15 ounces) marinara or spaghetti sauce
• 1 cup frozen pepper strips, thawed and chopped
• 3/4 cup Beef Broth, divided
• 1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese

Details

Servings 4
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the pork, onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain.

Add the marinara sauce, peppers, 1/2 cup broth, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, salt, sage, thyme and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
Combine cornstarch and remaining broth until smooth.

Gradually stir into the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Drain noodles; stir into pork mixture. Remove from the heat; dollop with cheese.