Skillet Pork Chops with Pasta
Put a large pot of water on to boil. Add about 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook 1/2 onion, chopped and about 4 ounces of fresh sliced mushrooms, 1 T fresh minced garlic and 1/2 T Italian seasonings in about 4 T oil for about 8 minutes or until the onions are translucent. Remove them to a bowl, keeping as much of the juice in the skillet.
Season 4 pork chops (or chicken breast pieces) with salt and pepper. Cook them about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are just beginning to become golden. Add the cooked vegetables and 1 -32 ounce jar of pasta sauce (Classico Fire Roasted Tomatoes And Garlic
is what I used -- it's the only one I can find without sugar. It's also very similar to the way I would make it from scratch, only a lot easier!) reduce the heat to medium. Cover and allow it to simmer while cooking the pasta.Add one package of Gluten-Free Rice pasta
or Quinoa pasta
(available at Wal-Mart) to the boiling water and cook as the package directs.Once the chops have cooked for a total of about 20 minutes (or to 180F), serve them along side the pasta and the sauce.
Serves 4. Enjoy!
