Five-Spice Pork Bolognese Pasta

• 12 ounces pasta
• 1 lb ground lean pork
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon five-spice powder
• 28 ounces can crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• salt & fresh ground pepper
• chopped fresh basil

1. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat a large saute pan over medium-high. Add the pork and saute for 2 minutes, or until fat begins to render from the meat.
3. Add the onion, celery, carrot and garlic. Saute until the carrots are tender, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the five-spice powder and tomatoes. Bring to a simmer.
5. Stir in the Parmesan, then season with salt and pepper.
6. Stir in a bit of basil.
7. Add the pasta, tossing to coat well.
8. Serve topped with additional basil.

pasta, ground lean pork, yellow onion, celery, carrot, garlic, fivespice powder, tomatoes, parmesan cheese, salt, fresh basil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/five-spice-pork-bolognese-pasta-511923 (may not work)