Easy Italian-Style Pork Chops and Zucchini Dinner

Name: Easy Italian-Style Pork Chops and Zucchini Dinner
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 (4 ounce) well trimmed boneless pork loin chops; 1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves; 1/2 teaspoon salt (for seasoning chops); 1 small onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced; 2 1/2 cups sliced zucchini (1/4-inch thick); 2 cups pasta sauce; black pepper; 4 ounces whole wheat spaghetti or 4 ounces regular spaghetti, cooked according to package directions

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Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 (4 ounce) well trimmed boneless pork loin chops
¹⁄₂ teaspoon crumbled dried rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt (for seasoning chops)
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
2 ¹⁄₂ cups sliced zucchini (1/4-inch thick)
2 cups pasta sauce
black pepper
4 ounces whole wheat spaghetti or 4 ounces regular spaghetti, cooked according to package directions

directions

Heat the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add the pork chops and sprinkle both sides with the rosemary (or oregano) and salt, cook the chops, turning occasionally, until well browned on both sides, about 6-7 minutes.
Add the onion, garlic, and zucchini slices, and continue cooking until the onions are soft about 5-6 minutes longer.
Add the pasta sauce, stirring until it is well combined with the chops and vegetables, adjust the heat so that the sauce simmers gently and cook 6-8 minutes longer, or until the zucchini slices are crisp tender and the chops are just cooked through, tested in the thickest part with the point of a paring knife.
Serve the chops and zucchini sauce mixture over the pasta.

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Reviews

Very nice entree. I served it last night for dinner with crusty bread and it was one we'll have again. I added some mushrooms to the zucchini and used penne pasta as that's what I had. I felt the meat should be seasoned more and next time will use my garlic pepper seasoning on both sides of the chops before browning. Thanks, Carole in Orlando

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