basil tomato pork ribs and fettuccine

How To Make basil tomato pork ribs and fettuccine

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  Salt and pepper both sides of ribs. Heat olive oil in large Dutch oven. Brown ribs on both sides.
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  Remove ribs to a plate and set aside. Dice the onion, red bell pepper, garlic and basil. Add the onion and red bell pepper to the heated oil and sauté until tender. Add the garlic.
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  Add the ribs back to the pot. Add the basil, sugar, red pepper flakes and stir.
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  Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and 2 large cans of water. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer for at least an hour. Before serving, taste and add salt and pepper as required.
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  In another pasta pot, heat water to boiling. Salt generously. Add the pasta and cook to package directions. Drain the pasta and return to pasta pot. Add 2 ladles of the sauce to the noodles to absorb the flavors.
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  To serve, you can add grated parmesan cheese if desired.
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