Pork with Orzo and Peppers in Tomato Sauce

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 boneless pork roast (2 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
• 3 bell peppers, chopped
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped (optional)
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup cheese, shredded

Instructions

1. Place pork in a baking pan; season with salt and pepper. Bake at 325° until tender, about 1-1/2 hours. Remove pork from oven. Increase oven setting to 350°.
2. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, sauté peppers and onion in oil until crisp-tender. In a Casserole pan, combine the orzo, peppers and onion.
4. In a small saucepan, whisk the chicken broth, tomato sauce, tomato paste and season. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Pour over orzo and vegetables. Stir in pork; sprinkle with cheese.
5. Cover and bake until heated through, 35-40 minutes. Uncover; broil 3-4 in. from the heat until cheese is golden brown, 4-5 minutes. If desired, top with chopped cilantro and serve with sour cream.