Braised Pork Chops with Spaghetti Arrabiata
- 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 4 bone-in pork chops (1-1/2 lb./675 g), 1/2 inch thick
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 small each green and red pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jar (650 mL) Classico di Roma Arrabbiata Spicy Red Pepper Pasta Sauce
- 220 g spaghetti, uncooked
- Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat.
- Add chops; cook 2 to 3 min.
- on each side or until evenly browned on both sides.
- Remove chops from skillet, reserving drippings in skillet; cover chops to keep warm.
- Add wine to reserved drippings; cook 2 min., stirring frequently to scrape browned bits from bottom of skillet.
- Add peppers, onions and thyme; cook 3 to 4 min.
- or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently and adding garlic for the last minute.
- Stir in pasta sauce.
- Return chops to skillet; cover.
- Simmer on medium-low heat 25 to 30 min.
- or until chops are tender, stirring occasionally.
- About 15 min.
- before chops are done, cook spaghetti as directed on package, omitting salt.
- Drain spaghetti.
- Serve topped with chops and sauce.
extra virgin olive oil, pork chops, white wine, red pepper, onion, thyme, garlic, red pepper
Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/braised-pork-chops-spaghetti-arrabiata-190154.aspx (may not work)