A comforting skillet of tender pork ribs, creamy macaroni, tangy sauce, and melted cheese, baked to golden perfection.
# What you'll need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb cooked pork ribs, meat shredded and separated from bone
→ Pasta
02 - 10 oz elbow macaroni
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Sauce
06 - 1 1/4 cups barbecue sauce
07 - 1/2 cup chicken broth
→ Dairy
08 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
09 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Seasonings
10 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Garnish
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
14 - Sliced green onions
# Method:
01 - Set oven temperature to 375°F.
02 - Prepare elbow macaroni according to package directions, drain well and set aside.
03 - In a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, cook chopped onion and diced bell pepper until softened, about 4 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 more minute.
04 - Incorporate shredded pork ribs with smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt; heat through for 2 minutes.
05 - Pour barbecue sauce and chicken broth into skillet, stir well and simmer for 3 minutes.
06 - Fold cooked macaroni and half of the shredded cheddar cheese into the skillet mixture until combined evenly.
07 - Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and all mozzarella cheese over the mixture.
08 - Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake uncovered for 15 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
09 - Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with fresh parsley and sliced green onions. Serve warm.
