Pork and Artichoke Stew with Noodles

Submitted by Lorac

"A stovetop stew flavored with white wine, garlic, rosemary, sweetened with a bit of balsamic vinegar, served over thin curly noodles and topped with Parmesan. Created and posted for the Ready, Set Cook competition."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 lbs pork loin, cubed
• 1 large onion, cut in half and then sliced
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can reduced-sodium beef broth
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary needles, crushed
• 1 cup peeled sliced carrot
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 lb sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 lb frozen artichoke heart, thawed
• 1⁄4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
• 2 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles, cooked according to printed instructions,without seasoning packets

directions

1. In a large heavy skillet, brown pork cubes in oil over high to medium high heat, remove to a plate using a slotted spoon.
2. Add onions to skillet, and cook over medium high heat until lightly browned.
3. Add flour stirring to coat the onions, add wine and stir until the liquid starts to thicken.
4. Add beef broth, tomato paste, garlic, rosemary, carrots and pork, bring mixture to a boil then reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes covered.
5. Add balsamic vinegar, artichokes and mushrooms and simmer 15 minutes uncovered.
6. Serve over Ramen noodles and sprinkle with Parmesan.