Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Pork Chops Pizzaiola

* 2 to 4 teaspoons dried oregano, divided
* 2 to 4 teaspoons dried basil, divided
* 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
* 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
* 4 bone-in pork loin chop (7 ounces each)
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 3 medium onions, thinly sliced
* 4 garlic cloves, minced
* 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
* 1/2 cup water
* 2 cups hot cooked noodles

Directions

* In a small bowl, combine 1-1/2 to 3 teaspoons oregano, 1-1/2 to 3 teaspoons basil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper./ Sprinkle over both sides of chops. In a large nonstick skillet, brown pork on both sides in oil over medium heat; remove from skillet.
* In the same skillet, saute onions and garlic until tender. Add the tomato sauce, water and the remaining oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Return pork to the skillet. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160°. Serve with hot noodles.

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