Best Easy Italian Style Pork Chops And Zucchini Dinner Recipes

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SKILLET PORK CHOPS WITH ZUCCHINI



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My husband and I live on a small farm with our two young sons. We're always blessed with plenty of zucchini from our garden in summer, so I try lots of different zucchini recipes. This is one of my family's favorites. -Diane Banaszak, West Bend, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 medium onions, sliced
1/4 cup warm water
3 medium zucchini (about 1 pound), sliced
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, combine the flour, 2 tablespoons cheese, salt, dill and pepper. Dip pork chops in flour mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess., In a large skillet, brown chops on both sides in oil. Top with onions; add water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes., Place zucchini over the onions. Sprinkle remaining cheese over zucchini. Sprinkle with paprika. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender and a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°. Let stand 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts :

EASY ITALIAN-STYLE PORK CHOPS AND ZUCCHINI DINNER



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Make and share this Easy Italian-Style Pork Chops and Zucchini Dinner recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lilkittykt

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.1, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 64.6, Sodium 1104.6, Carbohydrate 40.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 13.2, Protein 32

HOMEMADE ITALIAN PORK CHOPS



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Tomato sauce seasoned with oregano, basil and garlic gives Italian flavor to tender chops. "This is one of the few ways I will eat pork chops," relates Vickie Lowe of Lititz, Pennsylvania.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 bone-in pork loin chops (1 inch thick)
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon each dried oregano, basil and parsley flakes
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
Green pepper rings, optional

Steps:

  • In a nonstick skillet, brown pork chops on both sides. In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the mushrooms, onion and garlic. Top with the pork chops. , In a bowl, combine the tomato sauce, lemon juice, salt, oregano, basil and parsley. Pour over pork. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender.Remove pork and keep warm. Transfer mushroom mixture to a saucepan. , In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water until smooth; add to saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over the pork chops. , Garnish with green pepper rings if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 897mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 40g protein.

PORK CHOPS ITALIANO



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Flavorful, tender pork chops with Italian pizzazz. Great served over noodles.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cups sliced mushrooms
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 (3/4 inch thick) pork loin chops
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 cup chopped onion
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced Italian tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup water, if necessary
1 large green bell pepper, cut in 6 pieces

Steps:

  • Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in mushrooms; cook and stir until mushrooms are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the mushrooms to a bowl and set aside.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the pork chops, browning on both sides, 7 to 10 minutes. Place the pork chops on a plate, then drain all but 1 tablespoon of drippings from the skillet. Stir in the garlic and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour in the tomatoes, then season with basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Transfer the pork chops back to the skillet; cover and simmer until the pork chops are tender and no longer pink in the center, about 45 minutes. Stir in some water if the mixture becomes too dry. Place the bell pepper on top of the pork, then add the reserved mushrooms. Continue to simmer until the bell pepper is tender, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 63 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 339.1 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

ITALIAN-STYLE PORK CHOPS



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An Italian-style version of pork chops was one of the first recipes I tried making in the early years of my marriage. I've changed it over the years to be healthier by reducing added oil and fat, and by adding in some vegetables. It works well served over hot rice. -Traci Hoppes, Spring Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium green peppers, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
4 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each)
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
2 cups marinara or spaghetti sauce
1 can (3-1/2 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute peppers and mushrooms in 1 tablespoon oil until tender. Remove and keep warm., Sprinkle chops with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In the same skillet, brown chops in remaining oil. Add the marinara sauce, olives, remaining salt and pepper, and reserved pepper mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°, 10-15 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 930mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

ZUCCHINI PORK DINNER



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I work full-time, but I love to cook-so I need to rely on meals that are wholesome and fast. This dish deliciously combines both treats! Plus, I like the fact that it doesn't dirty a pile of pots and pans. -Helen Vail, Glenside, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 pound pork cutlets, cubed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (12 ounces) tomato juice
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pinch cayenne pepper
3 medium zucchini, halved and cut into 1/2-inch slices
Hot cooked noodles

Steps:

  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook pork in oil until browned, about 5 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook for 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Add tomato juice and seasonings; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add the zucchini; cook and stir until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Serve over noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 444mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

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