Italian Pork Sauce

Pork ribs flavor this tomato sauce seasoned with oregano, basil, and garlic. Good served over gnocchi.

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Ingredients:

• *4 country-style pork ribs, bone in
• *2 tablespoons olive oil
• *3 6-ounce cans tomato paste
• *3 cups water
• *2 teaspoons dried oregano
• *2 teaspoons dried basil
• *2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
• *4 cloves garlic, chopped
• *1 teaspoon onion powder
• *1 tablespoon sugar
• *Salt and pepper to taste

Method

Step 1- In medium skillet, brown pork ribs in olive oil until outside of ribs have a slight crust. Step 2- Place ribs in slow cooker. Whisk water with tomato paste and add to cooker. Stir in remaining ingredients. Step 3- Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 8 hours, or on high-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours. Pork should be tender when done. Step 4 Remove rib bones from sauce. Sauce is now ready to serve with your favorite pasta.

Notes: Double the amount of pork for a more hearty meat sauce. This sauce is best served with gnocchi.

Number of servings: 10 -12

Submitted By: TRuggiero
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