Caesar Pork Chops And Pasta Food

PORK CHOPS AND PASTA

Steps:

• Salt and pepper both sides of the pork chops. Sprinkle the flour over the chops to lightly coat them.
• Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large deep skillet.
• Add the chops and cook until nicely browned on both sides. Work in batches if necessary to prevent crowding the pan.
• Place the browned chops back into the skillet and pour over the marinara sauce.
• Reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook until the chops are done all the way through (about 20 minutes).
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to the package directions.
• When the spaghetti is done, remove the chops to a plate and cover with foil.
• Add the red pepper flakes, if using, to the marinara sauce.
• Drain the spaghetti and add it to the sauce. Toss to coat the spaghetti with the sauce. Add a small amount of the pasta cooking water if the marinara sauce is too thick.
• Serve chops alongside spaghetti.
• Top with grated Parmesan cheese.

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!

PORK CHOP PICCATA WITH SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook as the label directs for al dente, adding the broccoli in the last 2 minutes of cooking. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta and broccoli and return to the pot. Add 1 tablespoon butter, 2 tablespoons parsley, the lemon zest and a big pinch each of salt and pepper. Stir well, adding the reserved cooking water as needed to loosen.
• Meanwhile, season the pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper. Dust with the flour, shaking off any excess. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and cook until well browned and just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Remove to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
• Carefully add the wine to the skillet, scraping up the browned bits from the pan. Cook until reduced by about half, then stir in the lemon juice and capers; return to a simmer. Remove from the heat and swirl in the remaining 2 tablespoons each butter and parsley until the butter is melted. Pour in any accumulated juices from the plate of pork. Season the sauce with salt and pepper.
• Divide the spaghetti and broccoli among plates and top each serving with a pork chop. Spoon the sauce on top.

ITALIAN CHOPS WITH PASTA

Steps:

• Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. Brown chops in oil in a large skillet. Remove and keep warm. Saute green pepper and onion in the same skillet until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is almost evaporated. Add tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened. , Return chops to the skillet. Cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with pasta. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.

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.