zucchini pork penne

Ingredients For zucchini pork penne

• 2 1/2 c

  uncooked penne pasta
• 1 Tbsp

  olive oil
• 1/2 c

  red onions, chopped
• 1/2 c

  red peppers, chopped
• 1 lg

  clove garlic, pressed
• 1 lb

  lean ground pork
• 1/4 c

  dry red wine
• 1 can

  (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes
• 1 can

  (13.5 oz.) tomato sauce (substitute with marinara sauce)
• 1 tsp

  dried oregano leaves
• 1 tsp

  italian seasoning
• 1 tsp

  smoked paprika
• 1 tsp

  dried basil leaves
• 1 tsp

  dried rosemary, chopped
• 1 tsp

  garlic salt, or more to taste (optional)
• 2 Tbsp

  brown sugar, such as demerara
• 1 md

  zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
• 1/4 tsp

  red pepper flakes, or to taste
• 1/4 c

  monterey jack jalapeño cheese, grated
• 2 Tbsp

  fresh parsley, chopped