PORK CACCIATORE WITH PENNE PASTA

I love pork and pasta so this is the perfect combination for me. This is a Kraft Foods recipe which is why their brands are listed.

1

can  (14.5 oz.) HUNT'S® Diced Tomatoes, undrained

1

can  (6 oz.) HUNT'S® Tomato Paste

2

large  green peppers, chopped

1/2

lb.  sliced fresh mushrooms

1

small  onion, chopped

1

 pork tenderloin (1 lb.)

1

tsp.  dried oregano leaves

2

cups  multi-grain penne pasta, uncooked

1

Tbsp.  cornstarch

1/4

cup  water

1

cup  KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

2

Tbsp.  KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

MIX tomatoes and tomato paste in slow cooker until blended. Stir in vegetables.

CUT meat into 8 pieces; pound to 1/2-inch thickness. Sprinkle with oregano. Add to slow cooker; press into sauce with back of spoon. Cover with lid; cook on LOW 4 to 4-1/2 hours (or on HIGH 2-1/2 to 3 hours).

COOK pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Transfer meat to plate, reserving sauce in slow cooker; cover meat to keep warm. Mix cornstarch and water until blended. Add to sauce; stir. Cook, covered, on HIGH 6 to 8 min. or until thickened.

DRAIN pasta; spoon onto serving plates. Top with meat, sauce and cheeses.

Yield: 4 servings