Slow-Cooker Pork Ragu
INGREDIENTS
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8 slices applewood smoked bacon, chopped (half of a 12-oz package)
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1 1/2 lb boneless pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1 1/2 cups chopped onions
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2 cups chopped carrots
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5 cloves garlic, chopped
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2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
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1/2 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
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1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained
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6 cups cooked rigatoni pasta (about 4 1/2 cups uncooked)
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Shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired
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Chopped fresh oregano leaves, basil or Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, if desired
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