CAESAR PORK CHOPS AND PASTA

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It's hard to imagine all of the bold flavors you'll experience with our one-skillet, 30-minute Caesar Pork Chops and Pasta Recipe. Caesar Pork Chops and Pasta includes Parmesan-encrusted pork chops with wilted spinach, cherry tomatoes and pasta tossed in a garlicky Caesar dressing.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup penne pasta, uncooked
2 bone-in pork chops (3/4 lb.), 1/2 inch thick
1/4 cup KRAFT Classic Caesar Dressing, divided
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese, divided
1 cup tightly packed baby spinach leaves
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes

Steps:

Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
Meanwhile, heat large nonstick skillet on medium heat 5 min. or until very hot. Top chops evenly with 2 Tbsp. dressing and 1/4 cup cheese; press cheese into dressing to secure. Add chops, cheese sides down, to skillet; cook 4 min. on each side or until done (145ºF). Transfer to plate; cover to keep warm.
Drain pasta; add to skillet with spinach and garlic. Cook and stir 1 min. or just until spinach is wilted. Stir in remaining dressing, cheese and tomatoes; cook and stir 1 min. or until heated through. Serve with chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 910 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 42 g