Pasta Stew with Rosemary Pork

8

oz

Ditalini, Orzo or Alphabets, uncooked

1

tsp

vegetable oil

1

lb

lean, boneless pork loin, cut into 3/4-inch cubes

1/8

tsp

ground red pepper

1/8

tsp

black pepper

1

cup

chopped onion

1/2

cup

chopped celery

3

13 1/4-oz. cans fat-free, low-sodium beef broth

1 1/2

Tbs

minced fresh rosemary or 1 1/2 tsp. dried rosemary

1/2

tsp

salt

2

medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 3 cups)

2

cups

chopped fresh spinach

2

Tbs

lime juice

1

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or pot until hot. Add pork; cook until no longer pink, about 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well. Toss pork with red and black pepper in a bowl; set aside.

2

Add 1/4 cup beef broth to pot; add onion and celery, and cook until tender. Add pork, remaining beef broth, rosemary and salt. Bring to a boil. Add pasta and sweet potatoes and boil, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes or until pasta is done. Stir in spinach and lime juice. (Stew will continue to absorb liquid.) Serve immediately.

Servings: 6

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1/6 of a recipe.

Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition information provided by the recipe author.

Amount Per Serving

Calories

513

Calories From Fat (23%)

119,8

% Daily Value

Total Fat 13g

20%

Cholesterol 0mg

0%

Sodium 322mg

13%

Total Carbohydrates 62g

21%

Protein 34g

68%

Recipe Type: Main Dish, Meat, Pasta