Slow Cooker Pork Cacciatore

By rossboys

Kraft Foods

Ingredients

• 1 can (14.5oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (6oz) tomato paste
• 2 large green peppers, chopped
• 1 pkg (8oz) sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 pork tenderloin (1 lb)
• 1 tsp dried oregano leaves
• 2 cups multi-grain penne pasta, uncooked
• 1 Tbsp cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 19mins

Preparation

Step 1

Mix tomatoes and tomato paste in slow cooker until well blended. Stir in vegetables.

Cut meat into 8 pieces; pound to 1/2" thickness. Sprinkle with oregano. Add to slow cooker; press into sauce with back of spoon. Cover with lid; cook on LOW 4 to 4-1/2 hrs (or on HIGH 2-1/2 to 3 hrs).

Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Transfer meat to plate, reserving sauce in slow cooker; cover meat to keep warm. Mix cornstarch and water until well blended. Add to sauce; stir. Cook covered, on HIGH 6 to 8 min or until thickened.

Drain pasta; spoon into serving bowls. Top with meat, sauce and cheeses.