Pork And Pasta Stew

• 1 pound lean boneless pork, cut into 1-inch strips
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, sliced into thin wedges
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 3/4 cup salsa
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 quarts water
• 1 teaspoon salt, optional
• 1 package (8 ounces) spiral pasta
• 1 cup fresh cut green beans (1-inch pieces)
• 1 cup sliced yellow summer squash
• 1 cup sliced zucchini
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water

1. Toss pork and lemon-pepper; brown in oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; saute until tender. Stir in the broth, salsa and brown sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 or until pork is tender.
2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over medium heat, bring water and salt if desired to a boil. Add pasta and beans; return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 7 minutes. Add the squash, zucchini and mushrooms. Cook, uncovered, 6-7 minutes more or until pasta and vegetables are tender. Drain; set aside and keep warm.
3. Combine cornstarch with cold water until smooth; add to the pork mixture and mix well. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. To serve, place pasta and vegetables in a serving dish; top with pork mixture.

pork, lemonpepper seasoning, olive oil, onion, garlic, chicken broth, salsa, brown sugar, water, salt, spiral pasta, green beans, zucchini, mushrooms, cornstarch, cold water

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/pork-and-pasta-stew/ (may not work)