Penne With Pork Chops

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 13
Penne With Pork Chops - A flavorsome and aromatic Italian pasta dish
in Pasta

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 small onion , chopped finely
4 garlic cloves , minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
8 thin sliced pork chops
12 ounces tomato paste
12 ounces water
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
11 1/2 ounces tomato juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 cup dry red wine
1 jar mushrooms , drained
1 cup Italian parsley , chopped
1 lb cooked penne pasta

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
603
Sugar
11g
Fat
26g
Penne With Pork Chops is a classic Italian recipe that is enjoyed by many in Italy and around the world. It is a hearty meat and pasta dish that has a tomato-based sauce rich in herbs and spices. The dish is simple to make and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. The aroma of the tomato and herbs wafting out of the kitchen will make everyone's mouths water. The tender pork is a perfect compliment to the pasta, and the tomato sauce brings everything together in a perfectly balanced and flavorsome sauce.

Instructions

1.Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2.Add onion and garlic and sauté until onion is translucent.
3.Add pork chops to the skillet and cook for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
4.Add tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, tomato juice, water, oregano, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
5.Pour in red wine and stir to combine. Add mushrooms and parsley to the skillet and stir gently.
6.Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the pork chops are tender and the sauce has thickened.
7.Serve the pork chops and sauce over penne pasta and enjoy!

PROS

This savory dish is rich in flavor and satisfyingly filling.

The combination of pork, mushrooms, and tomato sauce makes for an ideal family dinner.

CONS

The high amount of fat in the pork chops makes this dish not suitable for those on a low-fat diet.

Also, the pasta can cause blood sugar spikes in people with diabetes or insulin resistance.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish may not be the healthiest option, pork is a good source of protein, vitamin B, and zinc.
The tomato sauce is rich in lycopene, an antioxidant known for its role in protecting against cancer and heart disease. Additionally, mushrooms are rich in vitamin D and antioxidants.

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