ITALIAN CHOPS WITH PASTA

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Thanks to an Italian makeover, this pork is perfection in a pan! Tender chops, red wine, fire-roasted tomatoes and penne pasta make a luscious complete meal in minutes. -Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 bone-in pork loin chops (8 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium red onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup dry red wine or chicken broth
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Hot cooked penne pasta
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. Brown chops in oil in a large skillet. Remove and keep warm. Saute green pepper and onion in the same skillet until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is almost evaporated. Add tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened. , Return chops to the skillet. Cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with pasta. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498 calories, Fat 24g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 1133mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 40g protein.