Basil Pork Chops With Caesar Penne Food

CAESAR PORK CHOPS AND PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat large nonstick skillet on medium heat 5 min. or until very hot. Top chops evenly with 2 Tbsp. dressing and 1/4 cup cheese; press cheese into dressing to secure. Add chops, cheese sides down, to skillet; cook 4 min. on each side or until done (145ºF). Transfer to plate; cover to keep warm.
• Drain pasta; add to skillet with spinach and garlic. Cook and stir 1 min. or just until spinach is wilted. Stir in remaining dressing, cheese and tomatoes; cook and stir 1 min. or until heated through. Serve with chops.

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH BASIL-GARLIC RUB

Steps:

• With machine running, drop garlic through feed tube of food processor to mince. Stop, add fresh basil, and process until chopped. Add lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper and process to make thin wet rub. Spread both sides of pork chops with basil mixture. Let stand 15 to 30 minutes.
• Prepare a medium-hot fire in grill. Brush the grate clean and oil the grate. Grill chops, over direct heat, turning once, to medium rare doneness, 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F, followed by a 3-minute rest time.

BASIL PORK CHOPS WITH CAESAR PENNE

Steps:

• Place pork chops in a zip lock bag, and add brown sugar, 1-1/2 tsp dried basil, salt, chili powder, 1 tbsp canola oil. Seal bag and press on bag with fingers to distribute ingredients evenly over pork chops.
• Start pot of water for pasta, and salt well. Once water gets to a boil place pasta in pot and cook until el dente. Drain pasta and return the empty sauce pan to the stove.
• Add the diced onions, minced garlic, and chicken broth to the sauce pan for 2-3 minutes on medium-high heat. Add Caesar dressing, olives, and green onions. Cook for an additional 2 minutes. Lastly, add the penne pasta back to the pot, mix well, and cook on low until pork chops are done.
• Spray a large skillet with non-stick cooking spray and cook pork chops over medium heat 5-8 minutes on each side or until browned and internal temperature reads 160F. Serve the pork chops with the Caesar penne pasta. Enjoy!

BASIL-GARLIC GRILLED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Toss the pork chops with the lime juice in a bowl until evenly covered. Toss with garlic and basil. Season the chops to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Cook the pork chops on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

CAESAR PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375*F. Spray a 12 X 8 inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• In pie pan or shallow dish, mix flour and Italian seasoning. Pour dressing into another pie pan or shallow dish.
• Coat both sides of each pork chop with the flour mixture; dip into dressing, coating both sides well. Place in baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Discard any remaining flour and dressing.
• Bake uncovered, 35 to 40 minutes or until pork is no longer pink in center.

BASIL PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Mix first 4 ingredients; gradually stir in 1 tablespoon oil (mixture will be crumbly). Rub over both sides of pork chops., In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat; cook chops until a thermometer reads 145°, 4-6 minutes per side. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

SEARED PORK CHOPS WITH FRESH BASIL AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Trim and discard excess fat from chops.
• In a large frying pan, sear the chops.
• When the chops are browned on the outside, add the juice, water, hot sauce, salt, and pepper.
• Cover tightly and simmer 15 minutes.
• Add the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 10 minutes.
• Add 1 tablespoon of fresh basil, and continue to cook for 8 minutes.
• Add remaining basil and cook for 3 more minutes.
• To serve, arrange the pork on a plate, and spoon some of the tomatoes and basil over it.
• NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION per serving: 234 calories; 3g carbohydrates; 23g protein; 13g fat; 187mg sodium; 81mg cholesterol.
• Diabetic Exchanges: 3 Medium-Fat; 1 Vegetable.

PENNE WITH PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Saute the onion in the olive oil in a large pot until translucent.
• Add the garlic and continue cooking until the garlic is slightly brown.
• While the onion is cooking mix the tomato paste and water together.
• Place the pork chops in the pot.
• Add the tomato paste mixture, crushed tomatoes, and the tomato juice to the pot then stir.
• Add the dry seasonings, wine, and mushrooms. Simmer for 1 hour.
• 10 minutes before the sauce is finished add the parsley.
• Remove pork chops and keep warm while you mix pasta and sauce.
• Serve with a salad.