Slow Cooker Pork Cacciatore

Slow Cooker Pork Cacciatore
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A slow cooker recipe of pork tenderloin and vegetables simmered with tomatoes, served over pasta and sprinkled with Parmigiano-Reggiano. Recipe courtesy of Hunt’s.
Servings
4
Slow Cooker Pork Cacciatore
Ingredients
  • 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, un-drained, such as hunt's
  • 1 6-ounce can tomato paste, such as hunt's
  • 2 large green bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 8-ounce package sliced fresh button mushrooms
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 pound pork tenderloin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cup dry multi-grain penne pasta, uncooked
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoon grated parmigiano-reggiano
Directions
  1. Mix the tomatoes with their juices and tomato paste in a slow cooker until blended. Stir in the peppers, mushrooms, and onions.
  2. Cut the meat into 8 pieces; pound to ½-inch thick. Sprinkle with the oregano. Add to the slow cooker; press into the sauce with the back of a spoon. Cover with the lid; cook on low for 4 to 4 ½ hours or on high for 2½ to 3 hours.
  3. Cook the pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Transfer the meat to a plate, reserving the sauce in the slow cooker; cover the meat to keep warm. Mix the cornstarch and water until blended. Add to the sauce; stir. Cook, covered, on high for 6 to 8 minutes or until thickened.
  4. Drain the pasta; spoon onto serving plates. Top with the meat, sauce, and cheeses.