Braised Pork Chops and Penne Sorrento
- 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 6 centre-cut boneless pork chops (1-3/4 lb./790 g), 3/4 inch thick
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 small each green and red pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1 onion, cut into thin slices
- 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
- 1 jar (650 mL) Classico di Firenze Florentine Spinach & Cheese Pasta Sauce
- 4-1/2 cups penne pasta, 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.
- Transfer to plate.
- Add wine to skillet; 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.
- Add pasta sauce; mix well.
- Return chops to skillet; spoon sauce over chops.
- Cover; simmer on medium-low heat 25 to 30 min.
- or until chops are done (160 degrees F).
- About 15 min.
- before chops are done, cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
- Drain pasta; serve with chops and sauce.
extra virgin olive oil, centre, white wine, red pepper, onion, thyme, pasta sauce, penne pasta
Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/braised-pork-chops-penne-sorrento-190156.aspx (may not work)