SPICY PORK AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAGU

Spicy Pork and Butternut Squash Ragu image

This recipe is a marvelously spicy combo that's perfect for cooler fall weather and satisfying after a day spent outdoors. -Monica Osterhaus, Paducah, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 5h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 package (12 ounces) frozen cooked winter squash, thawed
1 large sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1-1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
2 pounds boneless country-style pork ribs
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked pasta
Shaved Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

Combine first 5 ingredients in bottom of a 6- or 7-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle ribs with salt, garlic powder and pepper; place in slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until pork is tender, 5-6 hours., Remove cover; stir to break pork into smaller pieces. Serve with pasta. If desired, top with Parmesan cheese., Freeze option: Freeze cooled sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 426mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic exchanges