Pork Zucchini Skillet Dinner
You’ll adore all the Italian flavors in this 30-minute Pork Zucchini Skillet Dinner. It’s filling, family-friendly, and easy to make, too!
Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 - 1 ½ pounds ground pork
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 can stewed tomatoes 29 oz.
- 1 can tomato sauce 16 oz.
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 medium zucchini cut half lengthwise and then into 1/4-inch slices
- Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, add the oil. Cook and crumble the pork with the onion over medium heat until the pork is no longer pink.
- Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat. Cover and cook for 7 minutes.
- Drain the pasta and add to the skillet. Stir in the zucchini and cook for 3-5 minutes or until the zucchini is tender-crisp.
- Serve immediately with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
- 1 to 1-1/2 lbs. of boneless pork chops, cut into bite-sized cubes, can be used in place of the ground pork.
Nutrition
Calories: 644kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 405mg | Potassium: 944mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 432IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 4mg
