Pork And Pasta Stew

Name: Pork And Pasta Stew
Ingredients: 1 pound lean boneless pork, cut into 1-inch strips; 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, sliced into thin wedges; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 cup chicken broth; 3/4 cup salsa; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 3 quarts water; 1 teaspoon salt, optional; 1 package (8 ounces) spiral pasta; 1 cup fresh cut green beans (1-inch pieces); 1 cup sliced yellow summer squash; 1 cup sliced zucchini; 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons cold water

17 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 pound lean boneless pork, cut into 1-inch strips
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced into thin wedges
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup salsa
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 quarts water
1 teaspoon salt, optional
1 package (8 ounces) spiral pasta
1 cup fresh cut green beans (1-inch pieces)
1 cup sliced yellow summer squash
1 cup sliced zucchini
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

Directions

1

Toss pork and lemon-pepper; brown in oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; saute until tender. Stir in the broth, salsa and brown sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 or until pork is tender.
2

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over medium heat, bring water and salt if desired to a boil. Add pasta and beans; return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 7 minutes. Add the squash, zucchini and mushrooms. Cook, uncovered, 6-7 minutes more or until pasta and vegetables are tender. Drain; set aside and keep warm.
3

Combine cornstarch with cold water until smooth; add to the pork mixture and mix well. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. To serve, place pasta and vegetables in a serving dish; top with pork mixture.