ITALIAN CHOPS WITH PASTA

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Thanks to an Italian makeover, this pork is perfection in a pan! Tender chops, red wine, fire-roasted tomatoes and penne pasta make a luscious complete meal in minutes. -Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 bone-in pork loin chops (8 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium red onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup dry red wine or chicken broth
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Hot cooked penne pasta
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498 calories, Fat 24g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 1133mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 40g protein.

Pierre Rossouw
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The pork chops are always juicy and tender, and the sauce is flavorful and delicious.


Samorra Howze
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This recipe is a must-try! The pork chops are cooked to perfection and the sauce is amazing.


edom Tsegaye
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I love this recipe! It's so simple to make and it's always delicious.


Irshad Ahmed
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This is one of my favorite recipes. I make it all the time. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Lucky Nathaniel
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The guests raved about the pork chops and the sauce. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special occasion meal.


Mafabi Yususf
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover pork chops. I had some leftover pork chops from a previous meal and I wasn't sure what to do with them. I found this recipe and it was perfect. The pork chops were reheated in the sauce and they were just a


Klakk Social
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I was looking for a new pork chop recipe and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans and it was a perfect meal.


Skylar Juliana
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out great. The pork chops are always cooked perfectly and the pasta is always al dente. The sauce is also very flavorful and versatile. I've served it with different types of


Gaming Ruman
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family. The pork chops were juicy and tender, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very good, with a nice balance of flavors. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone lo


Delta YT
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The pork chops were cooked to perfection and the pasta was cooked al dente. The sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making this dish again.