Helpful Hints
- Any type of pasta can be used.
- Minced garlic can be found in the produce section of the market. 1 crushed garlic clove can be used instead of minced garlic.
Countdown
- Prepare ingredients.
- Place water for spaghetti on to boil.
- Brown pork chops.
- Add spaghetti to boiling water.
- While spaghetti cooks, complete pork chop recipe.
- Add peas to spaghetti and drain.
Shopping List
Pork Chops Basque Style
Serves 2
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3/4 pound boneless pork loin chops
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup frozen chopped onion
- 1/2 cup sliced green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup sliced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup cubed plum tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat and add the pork chops. Cook 3 minutes to brown on one side. Turn chops over and cook another 3 minutes. Remove chops to a plate. Add the garlic, onion, and bell peppers to the skillet. Cook stirring 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, chicken broth, and thyme. Bring it to a simmer and return the pork chops to the skillet. Cover with a lid and simmer 4 to 5 minutes. Do not boil. A meat thermometer should read 145 degrees F. Place pork chops on two plates and spoon vegetables and sauce over the chops.
Spaghetti and Peas
Serves 2
- 3 ounces spaghetti
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Bring a large saucepan 3/4 filed with water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and boil 9 minutes. Add the pes to the boiling water and cook 1 minute. Remove 2 tablespoons of the pasta water to a bowl. Drain the spaghetti and peas and add to a bowl. Toss with the olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Serve with the pork.
