Italian-Style Pork Chops with Pasta

Italian-Style Pork Chops with Pasta

Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes • Serves: 4

1/2 (16-ounce) package PICS spaghetti
1/2 medium green bell pepper, chopped
3/4 cup Market 32 sliced white mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped Market 32 onion
2 tablespoons PICS canola oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed with press
2 cups Italian-style tomato sauce
1/4 cup drained PICS sliced black olives
4 Market 32 boneless pork chops (about 6 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon PICS salt
1 teaspoon PICS ground black pepper
1/2 cup PICS shaved Parmesan cheese (optional)

1.Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add spaghetti and cook as label directs; drain and return to saucepot.
2.In large skillet, cook bell pepper, mushrooms and onion in 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat 3 minutes, stirring occasionally; stir in garlic and cook 1 minute. Add tomato sauce and olives; heat to a simmer and simmer 5 minutes.
3.Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. In large skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat; add pork chops and cook 8 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145°, turning once.
4.To serve, divide spaghetti over 4 serving plates; top with sauce and pork chops. Sprinkle with cheese, if desired.

Approximate nutritional values per serving:
580 Calories, 24g Fat (6g Saturated), 77mg Cholesterol, 1344mg Sodium, 54g Carbohydrates, 3g Fiber, 38g Protein