Sicilian-Braised Heart of Venison Orecchiette

Ingredients

• 1 venison heart
• 1 pound orecchiette pasta
• 2 strips smoked bacon, diced
• 4 tbsps butter
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• granulated garlic to taste
• 1 small onion, peeled and finely diced
• 1/4 cup diced celery
• 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup minced garlic
• 1 tbsp flour
• 1/2 cup ROTEL® tomatoes
• 1-1/2 cups beef stock
• 1/4 cup red wine
• 2 tbsps chopped parsley
• 2 tbsps chopped green onions