Skillet Ziti with Ground Pork

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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Marinating Time: 10 minutes

12 ounces Ground Pork, lean
8 ounces penne pasta, whole grain (about 3 cups)
3 cup spicy tomato pasta sauce, OR plain tomato-basil pasta sauce
2/3 cup ricotta cheese, low-fat
3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, OR Asiago cheese, freshly grated

Cook pasta in large saucepan with unsalted water according to package directions. Drain well.

Meanwhile, cook ground pork over medium-high heat in large, nonstick skillet about 3 minutes or until pork is no longer pink, breaking pork in to 3/4-inch crumbles. Drain and discard any juices.

Add hot pasta to ground pork in skillet. Stir in pasta sauce and ricotta cheese. Cover and cook over medium-high heat until hot, stirring occasionally.

Sprinkle with grated cheese and serve.

Serves 4.

Here’s an easy pasta meal the entire family will love—even the kids! Just add a tossed salad using pre-packaged greens and you’ll have dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes.

Calories: 440 calories
Protein: 34 grams
Fat: 9 grams
Sodium: 570 milligrams
Cholesterol: 65 milligrams
Saturated Fat: 3 grams
Carbohydrates: 56 grams
Fiber: 7 grams

Random Tip:

Don't overcook your pork!

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Good Italian alternative
by Nancy 03/04/2011

Easy dish, something different than spaghetti.

Buying/Handling/Storing Tip:

Originally sealed, prepacked ground pork will keep in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. If you do plan on keeping the raw, fresh pork longer before cooking it, store it well wrapped in the freezer. Cooked leftovers can be kept in the fridge for 4-5 days.

Other Pork Buying/Handling/Storing Tips

Ask Your Butcher

To make a ground pork patty gently mix ground pork with desired seasonings, and then separate into individual amounts for each burger. Using both hands, shape the ground pork into circular patties about three quarters of an inch in thickness. Then, fry or grill your handmade creations for all to enjoy!

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About the Cut

Ground Pork is pork that has been ground or finely chopped. It is unseasoned and usually is available fresh with an average lean-fat ratio of 70 percent lean, 30 percent fat.

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Cooking Method: Sauteing

COOKING BASICS:
1)	Heat a small amount of oil in a large heavy skillet over a medium-high heat.
2)	Place pork in skillet; do not cover.
3)	Cook pork uncovered, turning occasionally. For stir-frying, cook over high heat, stirring constantly.

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